NVIDIA and Abu Dhabi Unite to Launch Middle East’s First AI & Robotics Lab – A New Era for Tech in the UAE
In summary, the NVIDIA-TII partnership establishes a groundbreaking AI and robotics research hub in Abu Dhabi, accelerating the UAE’s bid to be a global AI leader. Below, we delve into the background of this alliance, its significance for the Middle East, strategic goals driving it, key players involved, NVIDIA’s global ambitions, and what this development means for the tech landscape as of September 22, 2025. Background: NVIDIA and TII’s Groundbreaking Partnership Dr. Najwa Aaraj (TII CEO, seated right) and Marc Domenech (NVIDIA’s regional director, seated left) sign the agreement establishing the joint AI and robotics lab at TII’s headquarters in