The countries of the Persian Gulf, particularly the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, are making significant investments in the field of artificial intelligence with the aim of becoming a global technological hub. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
They are striving to strengthen their energy resources and geopolitical significance through the development of advanced technologies, especially infrastructure with high computing power. The "Stargate" project managed by the UAE is a clear example of this.
The new data center cluster being built in Abu Dhabi is expected to serve as an important base for the US's OpenAI and other major technology companies. The project is being funded by G42, a state-linked technology firm in the UAE, while advanced NVIDIA chips will be supplied by the US.
These large projects also reflect the technological interests of the US in the region. During US President Donald Trump's recent visit to the UAE, the "largest artificial intelligence campus" project was announced, marking the beginning of a new phase of cooperation between the two countries.
At the same time, the US has eased restrictions on the export of NVIDIA chips to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is also actively working in the field of artificial intelligence.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has launched a national artificial intelligence company named "Humain." Over the next five years, it is planned to establish artificial intelligence factories based on hundreds of thousands of advanced chips.
However, the main problem in the region is the lack of mature artificial intelligence specialists. The UAE is trying to attract international talent through long-term visas, tax incentives, and a soft regulatory policy.
At the same time, there are currently no global-scale artificial intelligence companies like OpenAI or Mistral in the region. While cooperation with the US in technological development has brought the region closer to the "American artificial intelligence platform," China remains a significant competitor.
The UAE is reducing its dependence on Chinese technologies like Huawei, taking into account national interests. Thus, the countries of the Persian Gulf are striving to strengthen their position in the field of artificial intelligence and to be leaders in global competition.
