Abu Dhabi, UAE — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, met with Jeff Bezos, Founder and Executive Chairman of Amazon, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, 4 December 2025. The high-profile meeting placed UAE-Amazon artificial intelligence cooperation squarely on the agenda.
AI, Education, and Healthcare on the Agenda
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and fostering partnerships in innovation, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence. Both sides explored the potential application of AI and emerging technologies across key sectors — including education, healthcare, and the economy — with the aim of advancing development, improving quality of life, and supporting human progress.
Bezos Praises UAE's Forward-Looking Vision
Jeff Bezos commended the UAE's forward-looking vision and its proactive approach to adopting future technologies in ways that drive societal development and innovation. His remarks echoed sentiments expressed by other global tech leaders who have engaged with Abu Dhabi's leadership in recent months.
Senior Officials Attend
The meeting was attended by a number of senior UAE officials, including H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), as well as Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, alongside other key government leaders.
UAE's Push to Become a Global AI Hub
This high-profile discussion reflects the UAE's ongoing commitment to position itself as a global hub for technology and innovation, and highlights the growing interest of major international tech leaders in collaborating with the country on transformative projects. The UAE has made AI a national priority, with Abu Dhabi leading several landmark initiatives in the field.
