Abdulla Al Hamed explores future of technology with Elon Musk

Invitation to BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi

Al Hamed invited Musk to participate in the inaugural BRIDGE Summit, set for December 8–10 in Abu Dhabi. The event will be the world’s largest debut media gathering, focused on redefining the role of media through technology and innovation.

Data Centres, AI, and the future of innovation

Discussions centred on artificial intelligence and data centres as drivers of the 21st century. Musk highlighted the importance of clean, affordable energy to power innovation, noting the UAE’s global competitiveness in this field. Al Hamed affirmed the nation’s readiness to lead AI and advanced technology transformations.Musk commends UAE’s vision

Musk praised the UAE’s forward-looking approach under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the role of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan in advancing AI and global technology partnerships. He also highlighted the pioneering contributions of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.

Tour of optimus robotics lab

During a tour of the Optimus robotics lab, Al Hamed and Musk witnessed the transformative potential of robotics, which is moving from science fiction to reality, opening new horizons for innovation.

Responsible innovation and ethical AI

Both sides stressed the need to balance rapid innovation with regulatory frameworks that uphold ethical values. They called for a global framework ensuring the responsible use of AI in content creation, regulation, and distribution to foster credibility and public trust.

Next-generation AI models

Musk shared insights into Grok 5, the upcoming AI model designed to be more powerful, adaptive, and closely aligned with human creativity. The discussion also emphasized the UAE’s role as an integrated ecosystem supporting media and technology enterprises.

Expanding cooperation in media and technology

The talks explored partnerships in media innovation labs, educational content development, sustainability initiatives, and green technologies. Collaboration opportunities also extended to Starlink, enhancing digital access across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. Musk also briefed Al Hamed on his new AI centre, launching later this year.

UAE’s commitment to media innovation

Al Hamed affirmed that the UAE sees media as a transformative force that combines innovation, technology, and values to drive progress. He stressed that partnerships with global leaders accelerate solutions and create sustainable impact.

BRIDGE summit: A platform for the future

He underlined that the BRIDGE Summit will serve as more than a traditional conference—it will be a global platform for bold solutions, redefining media, and positioning AI as a strategic partner in responsible content creation. The agenda will focus on rebuilding trust, shaping shared futures, and integrating knowledge, technology, and economy into the global media landscape.

BRIDGE: Building a global content economy

BRIDGE is the world’s largest platform of its kind, designed to create a global environment where content drives value. It unites creators, innovators, investors, and policymakers across media, AI, gaming, music, and entrepreneurship to build an integrated content economy that leverages creativity and technology for global collaboration.