On his 42nd birthday, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, kicked off the day with Arabic coffee and dove straight into work.
He met with Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X Corp (formerly Twitter), at Emirates Towers in Dubai, highlighting Dubai’s commitment to building partnerships with top global tech leaders.
The meeting emphasized Dubai and the UAE’s vision to partner with leading digital companies, strengthening its reputation as an international hub for future-focused innovation.
Sheikh Hamdan expressed Dubai’s ongoing mission to collaborate with digital media giants and drive a digital transformation that impacts various aspects of life.
Aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to create Dh100 billion in yearly value through digital initiatives over the next decade, Sheikh Hamdan highlighted X’s potential as a key partner in this ambitious journey.
X Corp’s vision of evolving into an all-encompassing digital platform aligns well with the UAE’s focus on advanced tech and AI. With Dubai as the region’s media hub for over 20 years, it provides an ideal base for companies like X to drive innovation and set new standards in digital engagement.
A Thriving Tech Ecosystem
Dubai’s media and tech scene, with around 4,000 companies, offers a vibrant ecosystem that supports new ventures and pioneering ideas. Sheikh Hamdan noted that Dubai serves as a perfect launchpad for world-leading companies looking to introduce groundbreaking services and technological advances.
The discussion explored potential partnerships to drive digital transformation, with Sheikh Hamdan expressing excitement about the shared vision between the UAE and X Corp. “This partnership can create lasting value for both the UAE and X, demonstrating impactful collaboration between a global tech leader and a future-ready nation,” he shared.
X Corp, with 250 million daily active users, opened its first office in the Middle East and North Africa region in Dubai in 2015, marking the city as a strategic hub.
The meeting was attended by Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and Director-General of the Dubai Crown Prince’s Office.
