Microsoft receives licence to export thousands of AI chips to UAE

Microsoft has secured US approval to export tens of thousands of advanced Nvidia AI chips to the United Arab Emirates. This export license enables Microsoft to invest billions in data centers and AI projects within the UAE, including a $1.5 billion stake in G42, an AI firm managed by the UAE's national security advisor. The deal is structured to align with US foreign policy, which favors American companies managing the infrastructure to mitigate security concerns over the UAE's ties to China. This arrangement allows the US to control access to sensitive technology while fostering strategic partnerships in the Gulf.