Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and French President Macron attended the UAE-France Business Dialogue, strengthening UAE-France ties in AI, energy and technology
ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and French President Emmanuel Macron attended the UAE-France Business Dialogue at Qasr Al Watan.
The high-level meeting focused on expanding bilateral investment and strengthening cooperation in energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology.
Sheikh Khaled highlighted the five-decade friendship between the UAE and France, emphasising mutual trust, economic cooperation and shared development priorities.
Energy and AI Drive Strategic Cooperation
The dialogue brought together senior officials and business leaders to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic resilience.
Participants discussed energy security, sustainable development, advanced computing and emerging technologies.
Leading UAE companies, including ADNOC, Masdar, MGX and G42, featured prominently in discussions about existing partnerships and future investments.
The event also highlighted the Campus AI initiative in France, involving MGX and international partners developing advanced computing infrastructure.
Major Agreements Signed
Sheikh Khaled and Macron witnessed the signing of several agreements between Emirati and French organisations.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, G42 and Analog signed separate agreements with AMI Labs covering AI research, cloud infrastructure and robotics.
Meanwhile, ADNOC Gas and Schneider Electric agreed to explore technologies to improve energy operations.
ADNOC Refining also signed contracts with Technip Energies covering refinery expansion and sustainable aviation fuel development.
Impact to Expect
The agreements could accelerate technology investment, expand energy cooperation and create opportunities for businesses in both countries.
The dialogue reinforces the UAE’s ambition to become a global hub for innovation and advanced industries.
It also strengthens France’s position as a strategic European partner in the UAE’s long-term economic diversification plans.
