OpenAI deepens Abu Dhabi foothold as Sam Altman inks deals spanning energy, government and investment

Sam Altman secures four strategic pacts across energy and state partnerships

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·2 Nov 2026, 11:02·United Arab Emirates

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has concluded four bilateral accords in Abu Dhabi covering the energy sector, sovereign administration, and capital investment. The pacts were formalised during high-level meetings with the emirate's crown prince, expanding the artificial intelligence developer's strategic footprint across the Gulf region.

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