US technology companies have signed major artificial intelligence agreements with Gulf nations during former President Donald Trump’s high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The deals are part of a broader push by the region to become a global hub for AI development, while also reflecting Washington’s interest in deepening economic ties in the Middle East. Read more
In Riyadh, the US-Saudi Investment Forum saw leaders including Elon Musk, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink announce collaborations with Saudi institutions. Microsoft and OpenAI will help develop local AI infrastructure and language models, tailored to Arabic content and regional applications. Read more
In Abu Dhabi, talks with G42 and other Emirati firms led to strategic partnerships focused on data centre expansion and co-developing sovereign AI tools. The UAE is positioning itself as a neutral ground for East-West tech cooperation, amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing over AI dominance. Read more
Trump’s Gulf visit underscores the ongoing influence of American technology in shaping the future of AI, even as political divisions at home persist. His presence has helped reignite business diplomacy in the region, prompting renewed interest from venture capital and institutional investors. Read more
With the Gulf states investing billions into AI research, cloud computing, and semiconductors, the new deals signal a strategic alignment of Western innovation with Middle Eastern capital and ambition.
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