Trump's Gulf tour nears end as UAE pushes for AI powerhouse status

Trump travels to Abu Dhabi as the UAE eyes a strategic role in global AI, backed by major US tech agreements.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-15

The latest news on the United States. We now know that President Donald Trump is concluding his Gulf tour with a stop in the United Arab Emirates, where leaders hope to accelerate AI development through a major deal for advanced United States chips.

A preliminary agreement could see the UAE import up to 500,000 Nvidia units annually, helping position the country as a key AI hub. Despite growing business ties, the deal has sparked concerns in Washington over national security implications.

Washington,DC, United States, May 8 2025, President Donald Trump speaks at an event in the East room at the White House for military mothers

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