President Sheikh Mohamed met Elon Musk in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
The pair discussed the latest developments in advanced technology and artificial intelligence, Wam news agency reported. They also underlined the importance of partnership, collaboration and knowledge exchange.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, National Security Adviser and Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, as well as other senior officials.
Sheikh Hamdan earlier on Sunday shared photographs of him showing Elon Musk the sights of Dubai.
In a series of images posted on Instagram, the two men can be seen having a meeting while the last photo shows Sheikh Hamdan driving the Tesla chief executive round Dubai's streets.
“I very much enjoyed a multifaceted discussion with Elon Musk on space, technology and humanity. Excited to see what the future holds,” Sheikh Hamdan wrote.
The meeting was held in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai Media Office reported. Discussions revolved around a sustainable development vision that helps to overcome diverse challenges and shapes a better future marked by universal progress and prosperity.
The discussions also touched on other key factors that have made the UAE and Dubai prime technology and innovation destinations.
Sheikh Hamdan said the UAE and Dubai continue to inspire innovation, while Mr Musk praised the UAE's forward-looking vision and the significant strides it has made in technology.
