Microsoft has announced plans to invest over $15 billion in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of 2029 as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen the region’s artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.
According to Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith, the largest portion of the investment will focus on expanding AI data centres across the UAE. “The biggest share of it, by far, both looking back and looking forward, is the expansion of AI data centers across the UAE. And from our perspective, it’s an investment that is critical to meet the demand here for the use of AI,” Smith said in an interview.
He confirmed that Microsoft had received export licences from the US government last year and obtained additional licences this year to support its operations in the Gulf country. These licences allow the company to ship advanced chips to the UAE, enabling large-scale AI infrastructure development.
Smith shared these details on the sidelines of the ADIPEC energy conference held in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE has been actively investing billions of dollars to position itself as a global artificial intelligence hub. The country aims to leverage its close ties with Washington to access advanced US technology, including some of the world’s most powerful AI chips, to accelerate innovation and attract global partnerships.
This large-scale commitment by Microsoft aligns with the UAE’s national vision to build a robust AI-driven economy and reinforce its growing role in global technology development.
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