On September 23, 2024, the US White House issued a statement announcing the intention of the US and UAE to promote cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies. The statement purports that there will be a government-to-government memorandum of understanding on AI developed between the two countries. What are the common principles for the cooperation? Whilst recognizing the potential of AI for good, the statement notes the challenges and risks of the emerging technology. Therefore the two countries highlight the following principles for their cooperation in pursuing their respective national AI strategies: advance safe, secure, and trustworthy AI - accepting internati