ABU DHABI — Prime Minister Mark Carney has signed an investment-protection agreement with the United Arab Emirates during a visit to Abu Dhabi.

He also is launching talks for a full trade deal, alongside UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aimed at an eventual comprehensive economic partnership agreement.

Carney’s visit comes one month after the two countries signed an agreement to boost collaboration on artificial intelligence and data centres.

Janice Stein, founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto, says the UAE is becoming a leader in AI and can help Canada through both investment and innovation.

Earlier today, Carney toured the ornate Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which he described as an inspiring way of showcasing materials an

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