Leading U.S. technology companies Nvidia, Cisco, Oracle, and OpenAI are collaborating on the “UAE Stargate,” a major artificial intelligence data center project in Abu Dhabi. Nvidia will provide cutting-edge hardware, specifically the Blackwell GB300 AI chips, to power the facility. This initiative aligns with a related U.S. AI infrastructure project announced shortly after President Donald Trump took office, indicating cross-country cooperation on AI technology development.
UAE Stargate Project Marks Major AI Investment With Global Tech Leaders’ Support
The UAE Stargate data center will be built by Emirati firm G42 and is planned as a massive campus covering 10 square miles with a 5-gigawatt power capacity. Oracle’s involvement is also notable, with co-founder Larry Ellison having participated in the related U.S. Stargate announcement. The project marks a significant investment in AI infrastructure in the Middle East, demonstrating the UAE’s ambitions to become a regional tech hub.
U.S. Tech Titans Back UAE Stargate as AI Infrastructure Race Spreads Across Middle East and U.S.The launch coincided with visits from top tech executives, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Cisco President Jeetu Patel, all of whom were in the UAE. This event took place during a period of increased diplomatic activity, with former President Trump’s state visits to the UAE and Saudi Arabia underscoring the strategic importance of U.S.-Middle East technology and economic partnerships.
OpenAI And Tech Giants Expand AI Infrastructure With Multiple U.S. And Middle East Sites
Parallel to the UAE project, OpenAI is planning U.S.-based Stargate campuses in 16 states, reflecting broad domestic interest in AI infrastructure expansion. One of these sites, located in Abilene, Texas, is already under construction and slated for completion by mid-2026. This network aims to enhance U.S. capabilities in AI research and deployment across multiple regions.
In Saudi Arabia, Nvidia announced the sale of 18,000 Blackwell chips to local company Humain, which is developing a 500-megawatt data center with a $10 billion investment. AMD is also contributing chips to this Saudi project. These moves highlight growing AI infrastructure investments throughout the Middle East, supported by major global tech suppliers.
