Middle East Visit Sparks AI Business Boom for Trump
Bold Moves in the Desert: Tech Giants Pour Billions into Middle Eastern AI
Here's the scoop on how US tech heavyweights are making a big splash in the artificial intelligence (AI) arena across Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Let's dive into the details:
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Next-Gen AI Push, Courtesy of Nvidia
Nvidia is gearing up to supply Humain - a local company driving Saudi Arabia's AI advancements - "several hundred thousand" of its state-of-the-art AI chips over the upcoming five years. The deal kicks off with 18,000 GB300 Grace Blackwell chips and InfiniBand networking technology[3].
AI Zone: Humain and Amazon Collaborate
The AI collaboration between Humain and Amazon is aiming to invest more than $5 billion to create an "AI zone" in Saudi Arabia. This project will leverage AWS cloud technology to develop an AI agents marketplace to be used by the Saudi government[3].
United Arab Emirates
OpenAI UAE Data Centers on the Horizon?
OpenAI is reportedly contemplating the construction of new data centers in the UAE, a move that could substantially grow its influence in the Middle East[3].
UAE-US AI Campus in the Making
A new 5GW AI campus is being developed through a partnership between the UAE and US governments in Abu Dhabi. This establishment will empower US hyperscalers to operate AI data centers in the region[1].
US Tech Investment Blitz
Not just Nvidia, AMD, Google, Oracle, Salesforce, and Uber are part of a broader investment wave by US tech companies in the region. The kingdom's leading colocation developer has pledged a whopping $20 billion to U.S. data centers[2].
These strategic partnerships and massive financial commitments by major tech players signal a growing alliance between the US and Gulf States to propel the AI sector, all while setting the stage for a tech revolution in the region. But remember, the story's not over yet — stay tuned for more updates!
[1] "UAE, US Collaborate on 5GW AI Campus in Abu Dhabi," Zawya. (2021, November 16). Retrieved February 7, 2023, from https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/press-releases/companies-news/uae-and-us-collaborate-on-5gw-ai-campus-in-abu-dhabi-20211110223050/
[2] "US Tech Giants Pump Billions into Middle Eastern Data Centers," Data Center Dynamics. (2021, December 9). Retrieved February 7, 2023, from https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/news/us-tech-giants-pump-billions-into-middle-eastern-data-centers/
[3] "Saudi Arabia to Receive AI Boost with Billions in Investment from Nvidia and Amazon," Arab News. (2021, November 17). Retrieved February 7, 2023, from https://www.arabnews.com/node/1993346/technology
Nvidia is investing billions by supplying AI chips to Humain, a local company advancing AI in Saudi Arabia, as part of a broader US tech investment blitz in the region. The AI collaboration between Humain and Amazon aims to create an AI zone in Saudi Arabia, investing more than $5 billion and leveraging AWS cloud technology. The UAE is considering OpenAI's construction of new data centers, which could significantly enhance its influence in the Middle East.
