The visit of US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has underscored the strong and growing strategic partnership between the two nations in various fields including energy, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology.
As part of his first official international trip, Wright is strengthening ties with key geostrategic partners. The UAE is one of three countries included in his regional trip, which aims to enhance cooperation on critical issues.
Wright expressed admiration for the UAE’s early adoption of AI in its energy sector. He noted that the country has made significant progress in applying AI to its own energy system and highlighted a major vision for its future.
The US Secretary of Energy predicted substantial cooperation between the two nations, involving considerable investments in both countries. Geopolitical ties will also continue to play a vital role in their partnership.
Wright emphasized opportunities for mutual investment between the UAE and the US, including capital flows and technology transfer. The visit highlighted the potential for Emirati investments in America and American investments in the UAE.
He also underscored that artificial intelligence will drive the next phase of energy demand, particularly for natural gas and electricity.
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