The U.S. and UAE have announced a 5GW AI data center campus in Abu Dhabi, backed by G42 and supported by Microsoft. Framed as a regional cloud hub, the project reflects growing geopolitical realignments in AI infrastructure. Powered by nuclear, solar, and gas, the site aims to serve U.S. hyperscalers while navigating complex tech transfer concerns with China. Phase one targets 1GW deployment.