big spender

Microsoft reveals $15.2 billion UAE investment at ADIPEC

The money will fund advanced artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, data centers, and local operations to expand the UAE’s digital economy

Emirates News Agency

IHC Chairman Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed with Microsoft President Brad Smith and G42 CEO Peng Xiao at $1.5 billion deal signing in April 2024

In a powerful bet on the UAE’s digital future, Microsoft is pouring $15.2 billion into the Gulf state and deepening its partnership with Abu Dhabi’s growing artificial intelligence firm G42.

Having already invested $7.3 billion in the UAE...