Microsoft Increases UAE Investment to $15.2 Billion After US Clears Nvidia Chip Exports

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A Microsoft sign and logo at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, Wash., on April 4, 2025. Jason Redmond/AP PhotoMicrosoft said on Nov. 3 it will invest $7.9 billion in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) between 2026 and 2029, after securing approval from the United States to export advanced Nvidia chips for its data centers in the Gulf state.It brings the U.S. software giant’s total investment in the UAE to $15.2 billion, building on a 2023 initiative with G42, the UAE’s state-backed artificial intelligence firm. Under the plan, Microsoft aims to expand cloud computing capacity, train local talent, and strengthen AI governance.

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