Al-Monitor FutureVerse: How chip tariffs could jolt Middle East’s tech ambitions
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Exactly one year ago, a major milestone took US-United Arab Emirates tech relations to a new level: Microsoft’s $1.5 billion investment in Abu Dhabi’s G42. The move launched a strategic partnership and marked Abu Dhabi’s deepening commitment to US tech.
Fast forward to today and this relationship continues evolving at a moment when President Donald Trump is reshaping America’s global ties — including with new tech tariffs that could ripple across the Middle East. We break that down this week alongside the latest in fintech funding, esports riches and the rise of a new e-commerce heavyweight.
