Business Daily UAE: The next AI powerhouse?
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Sep 16, 2025 The UAE is on a quest to become a leader in artificial intelligence, evidenced by a colossal partnership with the US to build a major AI campus. The discussion revolves around its strategic investments, skills shortages, and the impact of geopolitical ties with China. The UAE is positioning itself as a global tech hub while grappling with challenges like attracting AI talent. Initiatives like the golden visa seek to enhance its appeal. The podcast delves into the region's ambitious vision for a future powered by AI.
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Launch Of The Stargate AI Campus
- During President Trump's visit the UAE and US unveiled the Stargate AI campus plan and partnerships were announced.
- The project is bankrolled by G42 with NVIDIA, Cisco, Oracle and SoftBank as partners to build a major AI hub.
Geography, Energy And Sovereign Capital
- The UAE leverages sovereign wealth, energy mix and geography to become an AI infrastructure hub.
- Khazna and partners position the country as a regional data and AI gateway connecting 3 billion people.
Build Interconnected AI Hubs
- Build large, interconnected hubs because AI benefits from multiple connected centres rather than a single jurisdiction.
- Prioritise land, clean energy, connectivity and talent to create a competitive AI cluster.