Microsoft has announced a massive $15.2 billion investment in the UAE, signalling one of its most significant global commitments to accelerate AI and cloud innovation. This long-term initiative aims to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global digital powerhouse while advancing responsible and inclusive technology growth.
The investment will fund the deployment of advanced GPUs, expansion of Microsoft’s AI engineering hub in Abu Dhabi, and skilling of one million people by 2027. The program is designed to build an agile, AI-ready workforce and deepen the nation’s digital infrastructure supporting industries from energy and logistics to education and public services.
Through its partnership with G42 and the UAE government, Microsoft will focus on developing secure, high-performance cloud ecosystems that align with the country’s Vision 2030 agenda. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to responsible AI governance, innovation at scale, and sustainable growth across the region.
With the UAE emerging as a leading force in digital transformation, this strategic move not only cements Microsoft’s regional leadership but also underscores the company’s global mission to empower every person and organisation on the planet to achieve more in the era of AI-driven progress.
