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Chinese Direct Investment in UAE Tops $12 Billion Amid US AI Tech Rules

Chinese direct investment in the UAE surpassed $12 billion in 2025 as tech firms like Alibaba Cloud expanded data center and AI services. Meanwhile, U.S. policies conditioning access to advanced AI chips on the removal of Chinese core network hardware require Gulf states to navigate conflicting technological relationships. In the UAE, active Chinese technology projects grew to 81 under the Digital Silk Road framework.

Industry News

Alibaba Cloud Unveils Infrastructure Expansion in UAE and Global Hubs

Alibaba Cloud has announced plans to expand its data center capacity in the United Arab Emirates and several international markets. Unveiled at the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, the initiative aims to meet rising demand for AI workloads and agent-native enterprise applications. The rollout will expand the company's global footprint to 31 regions and 107 availability zones.

Industry News

Alibaba Cloud to Expand Data Center Capacity in UAE and Global Hubs

Alibaba Cloud has announced plans to expand its data center capacity in key international hubs, including the United Arab Emirates. Unveiled at the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, the expansion aims to support growing enterprise demand for artificial intelligence workloads.

China–UAE News

Alibaba Cloud to Expand Data Centre Presence in UAE and Globally

Alibaba Cloud announced plans to expand its data centre footprint in the UAE, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Germany, and France over the next 12 months. The expansion supports the company's target of exceeding 20 gigawatts of international capacity by 2032 to meet artificial intelligence computing demand. Alibaba Cloud also introduced three international enterprise AI suites and revealed partnerships with several corporate clients.