Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Meets PM Modi as India–UAE Deepen AI Partnership at Global Summit
Strengthening a partnership built on trust and technology, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held a bilateral meeting with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during his visit to New Delhi.
The Crown Prince is among 20 world leaders invited to participate in the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026, which is being hosted in the capital through February 20. His presence underscores the growing strategic alignment between India and the United Arab Emirates, particularly in advanced technologies and artificial intelligence.
A Warm Welcome in New Delhi
Sheikh Khaled arrived in Delhi on Wednesday and was received at the airport by Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Chandrasekhar Pemmasani. The reception reflected the significance India places on its ties with the UAE.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, described the two nations as dependable partners working closely to accelerate progress in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. In a statement shared publicly, he welcomed the Crown Prince to the summit and emphasized that both countries are collaborating to build a smarter, shared future powered by innovation.
India–UAE: Trusted Partners in Advanced Technology
Over recent years, India and the UAE have expanded cooperation across energy, trade, infrastructure, and digital transformation. Artificial intelligence has now emerged as a central pillar of this partnership.
The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Sheikh Khaled focused on reinforcing collaboration in cutting-edge technologies, reflecting a shared understanding that AI will shape not only economic competitiveness but also governance, sustainability, and social development.
The Vision Behind the India AI Impact Summit
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The summit, being held at Bharat Mandapam, is the first global AI conference of its scale to take place in the Global South. It is designed as a platform to reflect on AI’s transformative potential in alignment with India’s guiding principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” — welfare and happiness for all — and the broader international philosophy of “AI for Humanity.”
The event forms part of a growing international effort to strengthen cooperation on AI governance, safety standards, and societal impact. As artificial intelligence increasingly influences industries, public services, and daily life, governments are seeking collective frameworks to manage both its promise and its risks.
Three Pillars: People, Planet, Progress
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is anchored in three core pillars — People, Planet, and Progress — which define its approach to global AI collaboration.
- People: Promoting human-centric AI that safeguards rights and ensures equitable access to technological benefits.
- Planet: Encouraging environmentally sustainable AI development and energy-efficient innovation.
- Progress: Driving inclusive economic growth and technological advancement across nations.
These guiding principles aim to ensure that artificial intelligence is not only powerful, but responsible and inclusive.
A Shared Technological Future
The meeting between India and the UAE’s leadership at this summit signals more than diplomatic courtesy. It highlights a forward-looking alliance rooted in innovation and shared ambition.
As the India AI Impact Summit continues, partnerships like that between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi illustrate how nations are positioning themselves not just as participants in the AI revolution — but as co-architects of its global framework.