Sam Altman Cancels Abu Dhabi Trip Amid Geopolitical Tensions

—OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has called off a planned visit to Abu Dhabi, canceling what would have been a high-profile trip to one of the Gulf region's key AI investment hubs. The UAE has positioned itself as a major destination for American tech executives seeking sovereign wealth fund partnerships. The cancellation comes amid broader uncertainty over US-Gulf technology partnerships following recent Middle East tensions. No official reason was given for the change in plans.