DUBAI : “UAE & US to Strengthen AI Partnerships: Minister Tells Reuters”,The United Arab Emirates and the United States are strategic partners and there will be more joint investments in artificial intelligence between them, the UAE’s state minister for AI Omar Sultan Al Olama told Reuters on Tuesday.
In response to inquiries regarding the integration of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) into the energy mix for powering data centers, the UAE’s State Minister for AI, Omar Sultan Al Olama, indicated that discussions on this topic have indeed taken place with relevant stakeholders.
“UAE & US to Strengthen AI Partnerships: Minister Tells Reuters”,However, he clarified that as of the present moment, there are no definitive plans in place for the development of SMRs in the UAE. This statement reflects a cautious approach to exploring alternative
energy sources for powering critical infrastructure such as data centers, emphasizing the importance of thorough deliberation and consideration of various factors before committing to any specific course of action.
The minister, when asked about small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) as part of the energy mix to power data centers, said the UAE has spoken about them with relevant parties but has no concrete plans at the given moment for their development.
