As the US and China compete for AI dominance, the UAE is leveraging its investments in AI technologies to make itself indispensable – and untouchable – to both allies and adversaries. Across the Gulf, countries are prioritizing AI development to boost their economies and to position themselves favorably relative to the United States, China, and other global powers. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading the charge, investing in data centers and partnering with tech giants like OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services. Presenting itself as a leading voice in artificial intelligence globally, the UAE is using AI as a means to amass soft power and bolster the country’s brand as a modern state at the forefront of technological innovation. Emirati leaders view AI technologies as a new resource to develop and deploy, ensuring that their offerings are irresistible to global partners.
How the UAE Is Betting Big on AI to Expand Its Global Influence | TechPolicy.Press
