UAE delegation discusses advanced technology ties with US
Meetings covered AI, quantum, cybersecurity, space and secure digital infrastructure.
Event / data period: 2026-10-05
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UAE Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology Omran Sharaf held meetings in Washington with US officials, research institutions, think tanks and technology companies. The delegation also included cybersecurity and research officials, along with representatives from the UAE Space Agency and Space42.
Discussions covered advanced artificial intelligence, quantum and secure technologies, cybersecurity and trusted digital infrastructure. Participants also considered information sharing and preparedness for emerging technologies, including post-quantum cryptography. The meetings did not announce a new agreement.
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UAE-US technology meetings
Meetings in Washington on 5 October 2026 as reported by WAM.
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Advanced-technology meetings in Washington
A delegation led by UAE Assistant Foreign Minister Omran Sharaf met US officials, research institutions, think tanks and companies to discuss AI, quantum technology, cybersecurity, space and trusted digital infrastructure. The source announced no new agreement.
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- Artificial intelligenceSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: AIwww.wam.ae ↗
- Scientific researchSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: quantumwww.wam.ae ↗
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- United Arab Emirates · Place role: Coverage · Place type: Country or area · Location precision: RegionalEvidence
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