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US Greenlights $1 Billion AI Chip Sale to Gulf Firms

11/20/2025

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The United States approved the sale of Nvidia AI semiconductors to Emirati firm G42 and Saudi company Humain, up to 35,000 chips per firm valued at about $1 billion.
The decision reverses prior export restrictions on Gulf state-backed AI firms, addressing concerns about technology diversion to China.
Approval depends on security and reporting compliance.
G42 commits to divesting from Chinese tech and expanding its partnership with Microsoft.

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The United States approved the sale of Nvidia AI semiconductors to Emirati firm G42 and Saudi company Humain, up to 35,000 chips per firm valued at about $1 billion.
The decision reverses prior export restrictions on Gulf state-backed AI firms, addressing concerns about technology diversion to China.
Approval depends on security and reporting compliance.
G42 commits to divesting from Chinese tech and expanding its partnership with Microsoft.