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The United Arab Emirates and the United States have signed a landmark agreement for the UAE to build the world’s largest artificial intelligence campus outside the U.S., signaling a shift in Washington’s approach to technology collaboration with allies. The deal, finalized during President Donald Trump’s visit to Abu Dhabi on Thursday, represents a strategic breakthrough for the UAE as it seeks to strengthen ties with the U.S. while maintaining economic relations with China. While details on specific AI chips were not disclosed, the agreement is expected to significantly expand the UAE’s access to advanced semiconductor technology, including high-performance chips from U.S. firms such as Nvidia. In a show of diplomatic and technological alignment, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was seen in televised footage engaging with President Trump and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at a palace meeting.