His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, met with Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, to congratulate him on his new role at the helm of one of the world's most influential economic forums.
Meeting Highlights: WEF, Tokenization, and AI
In the presence of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the meeting with Larry Fink marked a significant moment in UAE-global finance relations. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan also attended the discussions.
Fink was recently appointed as Interim Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum's Board of Trustees — a role that places the BlackRock chief at the centre of global economic policy conversations. The UAE congratulated him on this appointment as a signal of the deep ties between Abu Dhabi and leading international institutions.
UAE-WEF Collaboration and Investment Opportunities
The two sides discussed avenues of collaboration between the UAE and the World Economic Forum, covering sustainable economic development and the future of global investment flows. Market trends were a key focus, with both parties reviewing shifts in worldwide capital markets and identifying sectors of mutual interest.
The role of tokenization in broadening investment opportunities was also on the agenda. Blockchain-based tokenization of real-world assets is increasingly seen as a mechanism to improve market access and liquidity — areas where the UAE has been actively building regulatory frameworks and infrastructure.
AI Infrastructure Partnership Progress
Also discussed was the progress of the AI Infrastructure Partnership — an initiative advancing the UAE's artificial intelligence capabilities and their application on the international stage. The UAE has positioned itself as a regional and global leader in AI, and this dialogue with BlackRock underscores the intersection of finance, technology, and long-term strategic partnerships.
His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Managing Director and Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company, and His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Crown Prince's Office, were also present at the meeting.
