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Abu Dhabi launches first Nvidia AI tech center in Middle East: what it means

by September 22, 2025
by September 22, 2025

Abu Dhabi has opened its first Nvidia AI Technology Center in the Middle East, a joint initiative with the US chipmaker aimed at advancing robotics and artificial intelligence research.

Announced by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) on Monday, the centre combines Nvidia’s AI models and computing power with Abu Dhabi’s applied research programmes.

For the UAE, it is more than just another research hub: it signals a calculated move to place the country at the heart of global AI development and to shape how robotics and advanced chips are adopted in the region.

Why the partnership matters

The collaboration is designed to give Abu Dhabi access to Nvidia’s most advanced processors, including the new Thor chip.

Thor is a powerful edge GPU designed for robotics, capable of supporting humanoids, robotic arms, and four-legged systems.

By embedding this technology into its research, TII can speed up projects that were previously limited by computing power.

For Nvidia, the partnership offers a foothold in the Middle East at a time when demand for AI chips is growing across the world.

Establishing a dedicated centre in Abu Dhabi expands its global network of labs and strengthens links with a government that is actively investing in AI infrastructure.

The bigger picture for the UAE

The UAE has been pouring billions into AI development in recent years, aiming to reduce reliance on oil and build new engines of growth.

The government sees artificial intelligence as central to its future economy and has created institutions like TII to drive applied research.

Back in 2017, the country signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement during former US President Donald Trump’s Gulf visit to construct one of the largest data centre hubs in Abu Dhabi.

The deal, which included Nvidia’s most advanced chips, has yet to be finalised due to US security concerns over the UAE’s close ties with China.

Even with that delay, Abu Dhabi has pressed ahead with partnerships such as the Nvidia lab, underscoring its determination to stay on course with its AI ambitions.

What changes on the ground

With the launch of the new hub, researchers from both TII and Nvidia will work side by side on next-generation projects.

Teams are being expanded, with more staff set to be hired specifically for this initiative.

For the UAE, this means greater capacity to train and deploy large-scale language models, develop advanced robotics, and potentially set new standards for AI adoption in sectors ranging from industry to defence.

For businesses and policymakers in the region, the centre represents access to cutting-edge research without depending solely on overseas facilities.

Geopolitical and technology access angle

The hub also highlights a sensitive issue: technology access in a divided global landscape.

By partnering with Nvidia, the UAE is deepening its ties with the US, but questions remain about how Washington will view Abu Dhabi’s balancing act between Western allies and China.

The delay in finalising the massive data centre deal is a reminder that geopolitics plays a role in who gets access to the most advanced chips.

Even so, the new research lab signals continuity in cooperation.

For Nvidia, it shows a willingness to expand its presence into regions that are aggressively pushing for AI adoption. For the UAE, it cements its position as a country willing to invest heavily to become a global AI hub.

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