Microsoft Pledges Over $10 Billion Investment in Middle East AI and Cloud Infrastructure by 2030

Microsoft has announced plans to invest more than $10 billion in artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure across the Middle East by 2030. This significant investment, which includes over $400 million dedicated to improving connectivity in Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries, follows discussions with the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia. The initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals to diversify its economy and build a knowledge-based infrastructure, marking a major expansion of Microsoft's global cloud and AI strategy in the region.