Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed among the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence

In a remarkable global achievement, TIME magazine has included Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, National Security Advisor, and Chairman of G42, for the second consecutive year, on its prestigious list of the 100 Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence for 2025. This recognition, for the second consecutive year, affirms his pioneering and ongoing role in leading the advanced technology sector.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed's vision to lead the UAE towards AI leadership The magazine praised Sheikh Tahnoun's vision for the future, stressing that he is leading strategic efforts to transform the UAE into a global powerhouse in the field of artificial intelligence by 2031.

The magazine highlighted his pivotal role in overseeing the launch of the largest artificial intelligence complex outside the United States in Abu Dhabi, with a capacity of up to 5 gigawatts. The complex was announced last year in the presence of former US President Donald Trump.

This project is the largest of its kind in the world after the United States, and it establishes a new phase of investment in highly advanced infrastructure.

Last March, Sheikh Tahnoon met with President Trump in Washington, where the UAE announced a massive plan to invest approximately $1.4 trillion in US infrastructure for artificial intelligence and related technologies over the next decade. This plan has contributed to strengthening strategic cooperation between the two countries and paving the way for the lifting of significant trade restrictions in the Middle East.

G42, chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon, has a strong global portfolio of partnerships in supercomputing and artificial intelligence, most notably with leading companies such as Microsoft and Cerebras Systems, making it a key driver in developing advanced technologies that support global digital transformation.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed also chairs the Abu Dhabi Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, which sets policies and strategies related to investment in AI research and future technology. He also oversees specialized institutions such as the MGX Group, strengthening the UAE's position as a major hub for advanced technologies.

TIME's Criteria for Selecting the 100 Most Powerful People in Artificial Intelligence The magazine explained that since its launch in 2023, the TIME100 AI list has aimed to highlight the figures shaping the future of artificial intelligence, noting that these figures are not merely technology developers, but rather leaders and visionaries who set the direction of an industry that is today a major driver of the global economy.

She noted that the volume of investments directed at artificial intelligence currently amounts to approximately 25 times what was spent on the historic Manhattan Project, reflecting the strategic importance of this phase.

Global figures among the 100 most influential figures in the field of artificial intelligence

The 2025 list included influential figures in the world of technology, such as:

● Elon Musk, founder of xAI.

● Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta.

● Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.

● Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA.

● Dario Amodei, founder of Anthropic.

● Masayoshi Son, Chairman of SoftBank.

Along with other figures from innovation leaders and policymakers, prominent researchers such as Stuart Russell, a prominent warner of the dangers of artificial intelligence, and religious leaders, thinkers, and artists who contribute to the ethical and cultural discussions about the future of artificial intelligence.

Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed's inclusion on this prestigious list reflects the international community's appreciation for his and the UAE's efforts in developing and adopting advanced artificial intelligence technologies.