Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is turning its attention to artificial intelligence and robotics, identifying the two areas as key drivers of industrial expansion and important reference points for shaping future investment strategies, according to its group chief executive.
The USD 330B fund has steadily scaled up its technology exposure in recent years, building positions across semiconductors, data centres and critical AI infrastructure as part of a broader portfolio shift.
Speaking on a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Khaldoon Al Mubarak highlighted the growing convergence of AI and robotics, noting its potential to reshape manufacturing processes and industrial systems once adoption accelerates.
He observed that traditional long-term planning horizons are becoming less reliable, suggesting that even a five-year outlook is increasingly difficult to define in an era shaped by rapid advances in AI.
Beyond robotics, Mubadala is also placing greater emphasis on life sciences, healthcare and biotechnology, areas Al Mubarak said are set to undergo significant transformation through the application of artificial intelligence.
He added that the fund is also gearing up for a new phase of expansion across Africa, signalling continued interest in the continent’s growth potential.
