Trump, UAE Seal Deal For 'Largest' AI Campus in Abu Dhabi

Dubai: In a significant step for global AI infrastructure, the United Arab Emirates and the United States have signed a landmark agreement to establish the world’s largest artificial intelligence campus in Abu Dhabi. The deal was formalized during a visit by US President Donald Trump and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

According to the US Commerce Department, the ambitious project will begin with a 1-gigawatt AI data center, with plans to expand across 10 square miles — making it the largest data center outside the United States.

This initiative is set to strengthen the presence of American AI and cloud companies in the Middle East, enhancing their ability to serve markets across the Global South.

The White House confirmed that the AI agreement includes the UAE’s commitment to invest in, build, or finance US-based data centers with capacities equal to or greater than those in the UAE. Additionally, the agreement features historic commitments by the UAE to align its national security regulations with US standards, ensuring robust protection against the misuse of US-origin technology.

Both nations have also finalized a comprehensive technology framework agreement, emphasizing mutual commitments to secure and responsible technology collaboration, as reported by Reuters.

Source: Timesnownews

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We see this historic AI campus agreement as a defining moment for global tech collaboration. The UAE’s bold investment in AI infrastructure signals the region’s growing influence in future-ready technologies. Partnerships like these open doors for innovation-driven companies like ours to contribute and thrive in emerging markets. It’s a clear sign that AI and cloud ecosystems are becoming truly borderless.