UAE Strengthens AI Partnerships at Pax Silica Summit in Washington
UAE delegation led by Saeed Al Hajeri attended the Pax Silica summit in Washington, reaffirming commitments to secure AI supply chains and expand international technology partnerships.
UAE delegation leads engagement at Pax Silica
The United Arab Emirates sent a senior delegation to the second Pax Silica summit in Washington, D.C., led by Minister of State Saeed Al Hajeri. The delegation’s presence underlined the UAE’s focus on Pax Silica as a framework for advancing secure and resilient AI supply chains. Officials described the visit as part of a broader push to position the UAE as a trusted global partner in responsible AI development.
The summit brought together partner governments and major technology companies to discuss infrastructure and supply chain resilience for artificial intelligence. UAE representatives emphasized the country’s investments and regulatory approach as foundational to its participation. Delegates highlighted the goal of balancing rapid technological adoption with safeguards to preserve security and public trust.
Composition of the UAE delegation and private sector representation
The UAE delegation included Imran Sharaf, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Science and Advanced Technology, alongside senior executives from leading national technology firms. Private sector participants included representatives from G42, Core42 and MGX, reflecting the UAE’s integrated public-private approach to AI strategy. The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) also attended, underscoring regulatory and governance priorities.
Participants said the delegation aimed to showcase the UAE’s technology ecosystem and readiness to partner on cross-border projects. Companies highlighted their capabilities in cloud infrastructure, AI services and secure data management. Regulators presented the UAE’s emphasis on interoperable standards and resilient supply chains as enablers of regional and international collaboration.
UAE joins joint statement with 35 countries on AI opportunities
At the summit, the UAE joined 35 countries in issuing a joint statement outlining opportunities and principles for AI development. The statement reaffirmed shared commitments to innovation, secure supply chains and resilient infrastructure for artificial intelligence. UAE officials noted that the declaration aligns with national policies promoting responsible AI deployment and economic development.
The collective statement aims to create a common platform for cooperation on procurement, standards and investment in AI-critical technologies. Participants described the move as an essential step toward harmonizing approaches to hardware, software and services that underpin advanced AI systems. Observers said the multilateral signal strengthens investor confidence and promotes coordinated risk management across jurisdictions.
Bilateral talks expand partnership prospects
While in Washington, the UAE delegation held multiple bilateral meetings with partner governments and industry stakeholders to explore specific collaboration opportunities. Discussions took place with representatives from the United States and other Pax Silica members, including Qatar, Finland, India, Israel, the European Union, South Korea, Norway, the Philippines, Costa Rica, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Officials said these meetings focused on joint projects, investment pathways and technical cooperation.
Delegates reported progress on initiatives ranging from secure supply chain pilots to research partnerships on infrastructure resilience. Several meetings addressed mechanisms to accelerate cross-border investment and joint procurement for AI-critical components. UAE participants emphasized the importance of practical, project-based cooperation to translate diplomatic commitments into operational outcomes.
Minister Al Hajeri emphasizes longstanding US-UAE partnership
Minister Saeed Al Hajeri characterized Pax Silica as a practical vehicle to deepen an already strong US-UAE strategic relationship. He noted that the UAE was among the first Gulf states to join the initiative and reiterated the country’s readiness to support its success through investment and joint projects. Al Hajeri highlighted the role of sustained partnership and trust built over more than five decades of cooperation.
He stressed that the UAE’s engagement is driven by both economic opportunity and a desire to ensure safe, reliable AI infrastructure. The minister said the UAE will continue to invest in projects and frameworks that build confidence in cross-border technology supply chains. His remarks framed the UAE’s participation as both a national priority and a contribution to global stability in emerging technologies.
Next steps: investment, projects and international coordination
UAE officials signaled that follow-up actions will include targeted investments, pilot projects and expanded regulatory coordination with partner countries. The delegation pledged to pursue joint ventures that enhance infrastructure resilience and promote interoperable standards. Authorities indicated plans to accelerate collaboration between UAE-based firms and international counterparts on secure cloud, data hosting and AI model supply chains.
Stakeholders said the emphasis will remain on measurable outcomes, such as joint procurement rounds, shared testing facilities and capacity-building programs. The UAE’s private sector partners noted opportunities to scale commercial projects that support regional demand and global supply diversification. Observers expect continued diplomatic engagement to align technical standards and finance pipelines for AI-critical infrastructure.
The UAE’s participation at the Pax Silica summit reinforced its strategy of marrying robust investment with diplomatic outreach to secure responsible AI development and resilient global supply chains.
