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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Microsoft announced a new investment framework for the Middle East, targeting Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates through 2030. The plan commits more than $10 billion in capital and operating expenses to expand cloud and artificial‑intelligence infrastructure, launch new capabilities and deepen partnerships with national AI champion organisations. Microsoft will also allocate over $400 million to boost subsea and terrestrial connectivity, enhancing redundancy and data‑flow resilience across the region’s network. The initiative includes responsible‑growth measures such as zero‑water cooling and water‑positive goals, aligning with the company’s global sustainability targets. Existing collaborations with entities such as G42, QAI, SDAIA and the UAE’s TAMM program will be expanded to support sovereign‑ready cloud services, multilingual AI and public‑sector digital transformation across governments.