The Bureau of Industry and Security grants licenses for billions in Nvidia chip exports, reinforcing U.S.–UAE cooperation on artificial intelligence innovation.
In a significant development for global technology trade, the United States has approved licenses allowing Nvidia to export advanced AI chips to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The decision, issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), comes nearly five months after delays and follows the terms of a bilateral artificial intelligence agreement established during President Donald Trump’s visit to the UAE in May.
According to Bloomberg, the newly approved licenses pave the way for several billion dollars’ worth of Nvidia semiconductor exports, marking a milestone in U.S.–UAE technological collaboration. The chips are expected to play a crucial role in advancing the UAE’s AI and data infrastructure, supporting the country’s ambition to become a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2031.
The move also highlights Washington’s strategic balancing act—expanding AI partnerships with trusted allies while maintaining export controls designed to prevent sensitive technologies from reaching rival powers.
The licenses will enable Nvidia, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, to strengthen its footprint in the Middle East and further accelerate AI-driven innovation in the region. The UAE’s commitment to fostering AI ecosystems through public-private partnerships has made it an emerging hub for advanced computing and digital transformation.
With this approval, both nations are set to deepen their cooperation in the rapidly evolving AI sector, aligning economic goals with shared priorities in innovation, national security, and technological leadership.
