Microsoft's $15.2B UAE investment turns Gulf State into test case for US AI diplomacy
1. Microsoft to invest $15.2 billion in UAE over four years for AI. 2. First-ever shipments of advanced Nvidia GPUs to the UAE are included. 3. Investment strengthens Microsoft's foothold in the competitive Middle East AI market. 4. Plans include building data centers and training one million residents by 2027. 5. Microsoft recently signed a separate $9.7 billion AI deal with Australia.