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Trump's Middle East Tour Sparks Tech Revolution

5/18/2025

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Trump's Tech Diplomacy

Donald Trump's Middle East tour unveiled groundbreaking tech agreements with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, highlighted by the sale of Nvidia chips. The UAE is set to launch a major AI campus, while Saudi Arabia's Humain startup will benefit from Nvidia's Blackwell chips. These moves could dramatically shift the region's tech landscape, diverging from Biden's approach.

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Nvidia's Stock Recovery

Nvidia's stock plummeted over 40% early in 2025 amid worries about AI spending and tariffs. Yet, a recent partnership with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund sparked a remarkable 30% rebound. With promising revenue forecasts and easing trade tensions, Nvidia is regaining investor confidence and positioning itself for a bright future.

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Trump's Tech Diplomacy

Donald Trump's Middle East tour unveiled groundbreaking tech agreements with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, highlighted by the sale of Nvidia chips. The UAE is set to launch a major AI campus, while Saudi Arabia's Humain startup will benefit from Nvidia's Blackwell chips. These moves could dramatically shift the region's tech landscape, diverging from Biden's approach.

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