Xin Hua She·2025-11-04 13:11Core Insights - Microsoft announced a total investment of $15.2 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) projects in the UAE, marking a significant commitment to the region's technological advancement [2] Investment Details - From 2023 to the end of this year, Microsoft plans to invest over $7.3 billion in the UAE, which includes a $1.5 billion equity investment in G42 Group and over $4.6 billion in capital expenditures for AI and cloud data centers [2] - From early 2026 to the end of 2029, Microsoft will continue to invest more than $7.9 billion in related projects in the UAE [2] AI Utilization in UAE - A report from Microsoft indicates that the UAE ranks first globally in AI utilization per capita, with 59.4% of the population using generative AI, surpassing Singapore's 58.6% [2] Collaboration with ADNOC - Microsoft has signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to jointly develop and deploy AI applications, aiming to drive smart transformation in the energy sector [2] - Under the agreement, Microsoft will provide AI tools and employee training programs to ADNOC, and both parties will explore the establishment of a joint innovation ecosystem to develop transformative smart solutions for the energy industry [2]