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How US midterm politics could threaten Gulf AI ambitions
A Democrat in the White House could clamp down on future AI deals with Gulf nations, whether by refusing to…
US moves UAE into allies-only export tier, easing AI chip and military purchases
The UAE became a so-called “major defense partner” of the US in 2024
The AI race continues at full speed in the GCC, even as faultlines emerge thanks to the war
The GCC’s main draw has been its cheap energy, but add in nimble regulators and data sovereignty and you’ve got…