US Eases AI Chip Exports to UAE After Backing Iran Ops

The US has reclassified the UAE as a trusted partner under Export Administration Regulations, loosening controls on advanced AI chips, servers, and dual-use computing technologies for designated Emirati government agencies and companies. The policy shift follows UAE support for US military operations in Iran and years of lobbying by Emirati officials.

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