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US Concerns Delay Advanced AI Chip Deliveries to the Gulf

Deliveries of advanced artificial intelligence semiconductors from the United States to the Gulf have faced hold-ups amid regulatory scrutiny in Washington. US authorities have raised national security and export-control concerns regarding the flow of advanced computing technology to the region, including the risk of technology diversion. The delays affect data centre operators and technology projects across the Gulf that rely on high-performance American graphics processing units.

China–UAE News

Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen Yields 10 Agreements with Focus on AI

Dubai Chambers and Chinese entities signed ten memorandums of understanding at the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026. The forum drew 854 Chinese business delegates and a 112-member Dubai delegation, highlighting artificial intelligence and logistics cooperation. Commercial agreements included an over AED 500 million logistics joint venture between Gargash Prime and JD Property.

Policy & Legal Updates

Abu Dhabi Establishes TAMM Global to Export AI Government Platform Overseas

The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi has launched TAMM Global under the directives of Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The new entity will manage, develop, and license the technology and operating model of the TAMM unified services platform to international governments. TAMM currently consolidates more than 1,200 public and private sector services and serves approximately 4.7 million users.

Industry News

DP World Says Planned Fujairah Terminals Could Cut Sailing Times By Five Days

DP World stated that its planned terminals in Fujairah could reduce sailing times on Indian Ocean services by up to five days. Located on the UAE's east coast outside the Strait of Hormuz, the facility provides cargo owners with an alternative shipping corridor. The project follows an agreement in principle for a 50-year concession covering two dedicated terminals.