The UAE aims to become a significant player in the semiconductor sector, but intends to leverage its oil wealth and ventures into AI development.
Executives from TSMC and Samsung recently explored the UAE for potential chip fab setups, which could involve investments over $100 billion.
Manufacturing facilities require immense capital and complex supply chain mastery. An individual semiconductor plant can cost between $15-$20 billion.
Despite discussions being in early stages, UAE's challenging climate, especially concerning the required hyper-clean water, presents significant operational hurdles.
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