The UAE and US: Forging the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Tech

Leaders from both countries drive strategic collaboration in AI development and technological innovation

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (US) have forged a strategic partnership in the field of advanced technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Leaders from both countries, such as Afshin Molavi from Johns Hopkins University and Faisal Al Bannai from the UAE Advanced Technology Research Council, highlight the growing alignment and collaboration between the two nations in this crucial domain for the future.

Alignment with the US

According to Afshin Molavi, a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, the UAE is closely aligned with the US in the field of advanced technologies, especially artificial intelligence. "Molavi's statement suggests a strong partnership and shared interests between the UAE and the US in AI development and advancement," he notes.

Collaboration in AI

On the other hand, Faisal Al Bannai, the Secretary General of the UAE Advanced Technology Research Council, emphasizes the increasing level of collaboration between the two countries in the field of AI. Al Bannai highlights examples such as Microsoft's $1.5 billion investment in G42, a UAE-based AI company, and the ongoing engagements between the two nations.

AI Ambitions

Furthermore, Al Bannai points out that the UAE is transforming itself into a global hub for AI, with the appointment of the world's first AI minister, the creation of the first dedicated AI research university, and the launch of Falcon, a top-rated open-source large language model.

Global Impact

Both Molavi and Al Bannai agree that the partnership between the UAE and the US in the field of AI and advanced technologies will have a positive impact on the Global South, strengthening the relations between the two countries and contributing to the global advancement of AI and technological innovation.

The close collaboration between the United Arab Emirates and the United States in the development of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies is a clear indicator of the importance both countries place on this field. Leaders like Afshin Molavi and Faisal Al Bannai underscore how this strategic partnership is transforming the UAE into a global center of technological innovation, with positive implications for the global economy and social well-being.