Saudi Arabia Emerges as AI Chip Power Buyer
Saudi Arabia’s Growing AI Appetite
As the U.S. continues to restrict AI chip exports to China, Saudi Arabia is seizing the opportunity to become a major purchaser of AI hardware from companies like Nvidia. The Gulf kingdom is investing heavily to build AI research and development capabilities.
Strategic Shift Benefits Silicon Valley
Tech firms impacted by trade sanctions against China are finding a new market in Saudi Arabia, which is boosting AI spending as part of its Vision 2030 initiative. This shift supports continued growth in AI chip sales despite geopolitical tensions.