Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is scheduled to visit Abu Dhabi this week to engage in discussions with the investment group MGX regarding fundraising efforts. This visit is part of OpenAI's strategy to secure additional funding amid increasing competition from China's DeepSeek, which offers budget-friendly AI solutions. The discussions come on the heels of Altman's recent tour in Asia. Additionally, reports indicate that SoftBank is preparing to invest $40 billion in OpenAI at a valuation of $260 billion, further highlighting the growing interest in AI investments in the region.