Trump Calls UAE Chip Agreement to Export 500K Nvidia AI Chips Annually A 'Very Big Contract'

The U.S. and UAE are advancing a landmark deal that would allow Abu Dhabi to import up to 500,000 Nvidia H100 chips annually, according to CNBC. During a U.S.-UAE Business Council breakfast, Trump said both nations have agreed to “create a path” for UAE access to the advanced semiconductors, calling it a “very big contract.” The “very big contract” likely refers to a preliminary agreement allowing the UAE to import 500,000 Nvidia H100 chips annually. These advanced semiconductors would boost the country’s capacity to build AI data centers. The UAE has poured resources into AI infrastructure to position itself as a global technology hub. However, access to U.S. semiconductors has been restricted due to national security concerns.