UAE and US Expand AI Cooperation at Pax Silica Summit to Secure Tech Supply Chains

United Arab Emirates and United States officials convened at the Pax Silica Summit in Washington this week to formalize deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technology. The high-level dialogue focused on establishing security protocols and investment frameworks to govern bilateral tech sharing and infrastructure development. Strategic Infrastructure and the Microsoft-G42 Deal Central to the discussions was the ongoing implementation of the $1.5 billion investment by Microsoft into Abu Dhabi-based AI firm G42. This partnership, which involves a commitment to migrate G42’s data to Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, serves as the operational foundation for the broader UAE-US tech corridor. The summit addressed the technical requirements for building AI-ready data centers and the procurement of advanced chips necessary for large-scale computing. The two nations are coordinating on the establishment of a $1 billion fund aimed at supporting AI developers. This capital is intended to foster a digital ecosystem that adheres to international security standards while ensuring the UAE remains a central node for technology distribution in the Middle East and…