Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to Spearhead UAE Participation
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will lead the United Arab Emirates' delegation to the prestigious India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The high-profile event is scheduled to take place from February 16 to 20, 2026, and marks a significant step in strengthening international cooperation in advanced technologies. Sheikh Khaled will attend on behalf of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, underscoring the UAE's commitment to global AI discourse and development.
India AI Impact Summit: A Global Platform for Responsible AI
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is a flagship global gathering hosted by the Government of India under the IndiaAI Mission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). Held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, it is notably the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South. The summit aims to bring together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, startups, civil society, and international organizations from over 100 countries to shape the future of inclusive and impactful artificial intelligence. Key themes, structured around the three 'Sutras' of People, Planet, and Progress, include:
- Human Capital and skilling for an AI-driven future
- Inclusion for social empowerment
- Ensuring safe and trusted AI
- AI for economic development and social good
- Democratizing AI resources
The event is expected to host leaders from 20 nations, ministerial delegations from over 45 countries, and more than 40 CEOs from leading global technology firms, including Sundar Pichai of Google and Sam Altman of OpenAI. An accompanying AI Impact Expo will feature over 300 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, showcasing advancements in AI applications across various sectors.
Deepening India-UAE Collaboration in Advanced Technologies
The UAE's participation, led by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who also serves as the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, highlights the nation's strategic focus on leveraging AI for sustainable development. The visit builds upon a deepening partnership between India and the UAE in the realm of advanced technologies. Both nations have expressed a shared vision for human-centric AI that emphasizes social welfare, responsible governance, equitable growth, and ethical use of emerging technologies. This collaboration was further reinforced during UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's official visit to New Delhi in January 2026, where commitments were made to explore joint initiatives, including memoranda of understanding for AI data centers and supercomputing projects in India. The summit provides a crucial platform for the UAE to strengthen international cooperation and foster strategic partnerships that support the deployment of AI solutions to drive innovation across key sectors.
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It's encouraging to see international leaders discussing AI's future, but the challenge will be turning these discussions into actionable, equitable policies that benefit everyone, not just a few.