Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce approved the sale of up to 70,000 advanced artificial intelligence chips to two companies in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. This approval is seen as a significant victory for these Middle Eastern countries in their efforts to catch up with global leaders in the field of artificial intelligence.
According to government officials, this transaction allows U.S. companies to sell up to 35,000 Nvidia GB300 servers or equivalent products to G42, a state-owned artificial intelligence company in Abu Dhabi, and Humain, an AI company supported by the Saudi government.

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In this context, Nvidia's competitor, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), has also reached a deal worth billions of dollars with Humain, further demonstrating the region's strong desire for advanced artificial intelligence technology. This transaction not only injects new vitality into the AI industries of the UAE and Saudi Arabia but also provides important support for both countries to enhance their positions in global technological competition.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have recently increased their investments in the fields of artificial intelligence and high technology, actively seeking to bridge the technological gap with developed countries through cooperation with global technology giants. The recent approval of chip sales marks an important step forward in their efforts to promote domestic artificial intelligence development and application.
In the future, these chips will be used to drive various technological projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, covering areas such as smart city construction and healthcare. The tech companies of the two countries hope to leverage these advanced artificial intelligence chips to enhance their R&D capabilities and market competitiveness, supporting the diversification of the national economy.
As the global demand for artificial intelligence technology continues to rise, the progress of the UAE and Saudi Arabia in this field is being closely watched. It is foreseeable that they will play an increasingly important role in the field of artificial intelligence and become key participants in the global technology landscape.
Key points:
🌟 The UAE and Saudi Arabia successfully obtained approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce to allow the sale of 70,000 AI chips.
🤖 The transaction involves Nvidia's GB300 servers, which will drive the development of AI in the two countries.
💼 The UAE and Saudi Arabia are increasing their investments in high-tech fields, aiming to secure a place in global technological competition.
