US Approves Nvidia Chip Exports to UAE Under AI Pact

The United States has approved several billion dollars’ worth of Nvidia AI chip exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the first such licenses granted since President Donald Trump took office.

According to Bloomberg, the approvals are part of a bilateral AI partnership established in May between the two countries, which includes plans for a five-gigawatt data center in Abu Dhabi, with OpenAI as an anchor tenant.

While Nvidia declined to comment, the U.S. Commerce Department confirmed its strong support for the AI collaboration, without disclosing specific shipment details or contract values.

Key Highlights

US approves Nvidia chip exports worth billions to the UAE
AI deal includes 5GW Abu Dhabi data center with OpenAI
UAE pledges US$1.4 trillion in US investments over 10 years

The deal allows the export of up to 500,000 AI chips annually, with additional licenses contingent upon the UAE’s progress in its investment commitments in the United States.

As part of the agreement, the UAE pledged to invest a matching amount in U.S. projects, contributing to a larger plan of US$1.4 trillion in investments over the next decade. Notably, the initial batch of export licenses excludes G42, a leading Emirati AI firm partnered with OpenAI, though it could receive up to 20% of future chip shipments.

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This development strengthens the U.S.-UAE technology alliance and reinforces Nvidia’s role in advancing global AI infrastructure while promoting cross-border cooperation in high-performance computing.