Bilateral relations between India and the United Arab Emirates received a fresh push as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi attended the India AI Impact Summit, signalling stronger cooperation in emerging technologies and strategic sectors.
The high-level visit underscored the growing partnership between the two nations, particularly in artificial intelligence, digital innovation, energy transition and advanced infrastructure. Addressing delegates at the summit, leaders from both sides highlighted the importance of leveraging AI for inclusive growth, economic diversification and global competitiveness.
The summit, hosted in New Delhi, brought together policymakers, industry experts and global investors to discuss ethical AI frameworks, cross-border digital collaboration and sustainable technological development. The Crown Prince’s presence reflected the UAE’s expanding role as a technology hub in West Asia and its intent to deepen collaboration with India’s rapidly growing digital ecosystem.
Officials said discussions also covered investment opportunities in AI-driven startups, semiconductor manufacturing, smart cities and renewable energy projects. Over the past few years, trade and strategic cooperation between the two countries have grown significantly, with the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) accelerating bilateral trade and investment flows.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening people-to-people ties, energy security partnerships and innovation exchanges. Analysts noted that technology collaboration is emerging as a central pillar of the India-UAE relationship, complementing traditional cooperation in oil, infrastructure and defence.
The visit comes amid broader geopolitical shifts where both nations are positioning themselves as key players in global digital governance and AI regulation. With expanding economic integration and shared ambitions in future technologies, the India-UAE partnership appears poised to move into a deeper, innovation-driven phase.
