Microsoft is set to ship over 60,000 of Nvidia's advanced AI chips, including the sophisticated GB300 Grace Blackwell series, to the United Arab Emirates. This move comes after securing approval from the US Commerce Department in September under what were described as "stringent" safeguards. The shipment is part of a larger strategy to significantly build out AI computing capabilities in the Middle Eastern nation. This delivery is a facet of Microsoft's substantial investment in the UAE's technological infrastructure, which includes billions dedicated to data centers and cloud computing over the next several years. The effort aims to support the UAE's ambition to become a regional hub for artificial intelligence and diversify its economy. The deal also builds on Microsoft's prior investments in the region, including a partnership with the Abu Dhabi-based AI company G42. The transaction has drawn notice as it involves technology that the United States has restricted from being exported to other countries, such as China. It highlights the strategic role the UAE is playing in the global AI landscape and Microsoft's pivotal position in developing the necessary infrastructure worldwide.