Microsoft plans to invest more than $10 billion in capital and operating expenses across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait through 2030, adding roughly $2 billion to previous commitments.
The expanded plan covers AI and cloud infrastructure, connectivity, cybersecurity, digital resilience and workforce development. It includes more than $400 million for subsea and terrestrial connectivity, as well as a new Middle East digital resilience initiative focused on continuity planning and vulnerability assessments.
The company said the total includes its previously announced $7.9 billion commitment to the UAE. Microsoft has not provided a country-by-country breakdown, citing security considerations.
Microsoft is also expanding partnerships with regional AI organisations, including Abu Dhabi-based G42, in which it holds a $1.5 billion minority stake, Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN and Qatar’s QAI. Its Responsible AI Future Foundation, established with G42 and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, will also expand its work on AI governance and evaluation tools.
By 2030, Microsoft aims to provide AI and technology skills to more than 4.2 million people across the four countries. The company also highlighted water-positive ambitions for its AI infrastructure, clean energy procurement and deeper cybersecurity cooperation with national authorities.
Source: Waya
