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Sam Altman: UAE is world's most forward-looking country for AI adoption
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Fusion42 · 2 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called the UAE the world's most forward-looking country for AI adoption during ADIPEC 2026, highlighting a strategic partnership between OpenAI, ADNOC, and G42 to apply AI in the energy sector and advance scientific discovery.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy, and 12 sources have reported it between 30 Sep 2026 and 2 Nov 2026.
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The UAE’s lead in AI adoption creates a clear demand for startups offering AI tools tailored to energy and science sectors. You can explore partnerships or pilots there to gain early traction where big players are already investing.
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12 sources · first reported 30 Sep 2026 · latest 2 Nov 2026
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