Microsoft to Invest $15B in UAE AI Data Centers by 2029

Microsoft will invest over $15 billion in the United Arab Emirates by 2029, focusing on expanding AI data centers across the Gulf nation. The deal, approved by the Trump administration, includes Nvidia GPU exports—signaling Washington’s strategic support for allies amid chip restrictions on China. The investment builds on Microsoft’s $7.3B regional spend and partnerships with UAE firms like G42, cementing the country’s growing influence in global AI infrastructure.