U.S. Tech Giants Support “UAE Stargate” AI Super Data Center, Leading a New Era of Technology in Abu Dhabi with Blackwell Chips
Under the UAE’s Push for AI as a National Strategy, a Massive Artificial Intelligence Data Center Project is Rapidly Becoming the Focus of the Global Tech Community.
American tech giants including Nvidia, Cisco, Oracle, and OpenAI have confirmed their participation in the “UAE Stargate” project, led by the UAE-based company G42, which could potentially redefine the Middle East’s position in the global AI landscape.
Nvidia Provides the Powerful AI Chip Blackwell GB300
According to insiders, global AI chip leader Nvidia will supply the latest Blackwell GB300 system for the “UAE Stargate” data center. This chip, recently released this year, is regarded as a top choice for AI training and inference, significantly enhancing the computing performance of the center.
In addition to its collaboration in the UAE, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also announced this week in Saudi Arabia that the company will sell 18,000 Blackwell chips to the local AI company Humain, which will be used to build a data center with a total computing capacity of up to 500 megawatts. Humain has committed to invest $10 billion in this project.
UAE Stargate: A Combination of US and UAE AI Strategic Plans
The UAE Stargate is not only a regional project but is closely related to the similarly named “Stargate” AI infrastructure project in the United States. It is reported that this project was launched shortly after President Trump took office again in January this year, and it is being advanced in parallel with its UAE counterpart.
According to information released by the US Department of Commerce, Abu Dhabi will serve as the base for UAE Stargate, with UAE AI giant G42 responsible for its construction. The entire park is expansive, covering 10 square miles, with a projected total computing capacity of up to 5GW (gigawatts). The first phase will initiate a 1GW AI computing cluster.
This project has attracted numerous heavyweight figures from the tech industry to visit the UAE, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Cisco President Jeetu Patel, and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son. Although Cisco, Nvidia, and OpenAI have not commented on this collaboration to the media, the presence of their top executives indicates the importance they attach to UAE Stargate.
Oracle’s involvement has also been confirmed, with its co-founder Larry Ellison having appeared at a public event for the US Stargate project, demonstrating long-term support for the AI infrastructure plan.
Trump Visits the Middle East, Kicking Off His First Overseas Trip of His Second Term
It is noteworthy that President Trump has chosen the UAE as one of the locations for his first overseas trip in his second term, having recently visited Saudi Arabia. This move is interpreted as a sign of the US government’s emphasis on AI investment collaborations in the Middle East, particularly in support of multinational tech projects like UAE Stargate.
The US Version of the Stargate Project Moves Forward with High Interest from Multiple States
OpenAI announced back in February its plan to establish multiple Stargate data centers in the United States, with 16 states expressing strong interest, including Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Washington. The first base has already begun construction in Abilene, Texas, with completion expected by mid-2026, which will become a significant node in OpenAI’s global computing capabilities.
Middle East AI Strategy Upgraded: Saudi Humain Invests $10 Billion
In the AI arms race in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is also keeping pace. The local company Humain plans to build multiple data centers and collaborate with Nvidia and AMD to procure AI chips. AMD has confirmed it will supply chips to Humain and support its goal of expanding to a computing capacity of 500 megawatts.
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