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US Greenlights AI Chip Exports to UAE, Saudi Arabia
20 Nov
Summary
- US Commerce Department approved advanced AI chip exports.
- Saudi Arabia and UAE companies G42 and Humain received approvals.
- The deal involves chips equivalent to 35,000 Nvidia Blackwell units.
The U.S. Commerce Department announced on Wednesday its authorization for advanced artificial intelligence chip exports to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This significant development permits the sale of technology equivalent to up to 35,000 Nvidia Blackwell chips to two key regional entities: G42, an AI company based in Abu Dhabi, and Humain, a Saudi government-backed AI venture.
These approvals are contingent upon stringent security and reporting measures. The announcement aligns with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the U.S., signaling robust American support for the Middle Eastern nations' burgeoning AI ambitions. Both G42 and Humain are poised to undertake major data center projects, further solidifying their roles in AI advancement.
G42 plans to establish one of the world's largest data center hubs in the UAE, collaborating with tech giants like Nvidia and OpenAI. Concurrently, Humain is partnering with Elon Musk's xAI for data center development in Saudi Arabia. This strategic chip allocation underscores a pivotal moment for AI infrastructure growth in the region.
