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Elon Musk Secures Gulf Tech and Infrastructure Deals During Trump’s Middle East Tour

Musk's companies gain approvals and funding for satellite internet, brain-chip trials, and transit projects, deepening ties with Gulf monarchies pursuing economic diversification.

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Overview

  • SpaceX received Saudi approval to provide Starlink satellite internet services for aviation and maritime use, expanding its regional market footprint.
  • Neuralink announced a clinical trial agreement with Abu Dhabi's Health Ministry to test its implantable brain-computer interfaces.
  • The Boring Company signed a deal with Dubai’s transit authority in February to develop a subterranean transport system under the city.
  • SpaceX is in active negotiations with Emirates Airlines to provide in-flight internet services, with no finalized agreement yet reported.
  • Musk's ventures have drawn significant funding from Gulf sovereign and private funds, including Dubai-based Vy Capital, as part of the region's push for economic diversification.