Sheikh Theyab meets Bill Gates on sidelines of Formula 1

Monday, 8 December 2025 07:27

By ARN News Staff

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, held talks with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Sunday.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Sheikh Theyab, who also holds the positions of Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, and Gates discussed ways to enhance mutual cooperation across various spheres of humanitarian and developmental work.

The meeting also explored joint initiatives between the UAE and the Gates Foundation, with the aim of improving living standards, addressing challenges worldwide, and supporting community development in line with global priorities and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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