• Sheikh Tahnoon's AI Ambitions: Abu Dhabi's $1.4 Trillion Bet

  • Feb 27 2025
  • Length: 14 mins
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Sheikh Tahnoon's AI Ambitions: Abu Dhabi's $1.4 Trillion Bet

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  • heikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's national security advisor, is spearheading Abu Dhabi's ambitious effort to become a major player in the global AI landscape. Leveraging vast wealth, he's investing heavily in AI companies, data centers, and chip manufacturing, aiming to diversify the UAE's economy beyond oil. Tahnoon's strategy involves close collaboration with U.S. tech giants like Microsoft and OpenAI, despite geopolitical complexities and concerns over ties with China. His efforts include building local AI companies and attracting foreign talent, positioning Abu Dhabi as a hub for AI innovation in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. While facing challenges like talent acquisition and geopolitical pressures, Tahnoon's significant investments reflect a long-term vision for the UAE's role in the AI-driven future.
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