In a significant move to boost artificial intelligence infrastructure in the Middle East, the U.S. has approved the export of advanced AI chips to companies in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This includes a notable agreement with the Emirati firm G42 and a strategic partnership between AWS and the Saudi company Humain. The collaboration involves deploying a staggering 150,000 AI chips throughout Saudi Arabia and a joint venture formed by AMD, Cisco, and Humain aimed at developing large-scale AI data centers. The announcements align with a broader U.S.-Saudi partnership that emphasizes investment in AI technologies, with President Trump highlighting the necessity of AI for economic growth during the Saudi crown prince’s recent visit to the U.S. These developments are reshaping the semiconductor landscape, enabling full-scale deployment of trusted AI infrastructure in the region.