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U.S. Clears Nvidia GPU Exports to UAE as China Tightens Chip Crackdown

The approvals reflect a strategy to channel advanced GPUs to allied, U.S.-run facilities rather than into contested markets.

Jensen Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and has led the tech giant to prominence during the artificial intelligence boom.
California-based Nvidia has led the charge in the AI chips race, as a leading manufacturer of the technology powering data centers.
People visit the booth of Nvidia at a supply chain expo in Beijing on July 17, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Commerce Department granted Nvidia an export license for large GPU shipments to the United Arab Emirates, with units reported to be designated for American-operated data centers in the country.
  • Abu Dhabi AI firm G42 says its security protocols exceed license conditions to prevent diversion, yet it was not included in the initial round of approvals and remains in talks with U.S. officials.
  • Chinese authorities have expanded stringent port inspections to restrict imports of Nvidia’s H20 and RTX 6000D and are reviewing broader advanced semiconductor shipments after directing major tech firms to halt purchases.
  • Singapore police confirmed an investigation into Nvidia customer Megaspeed over suspected export-control breaches, while U.S. officials are reportedly probing possible circumvention; Nvidia said site checks found no evidence of product diversion.
  • The U.S. Senate passed the GAIN AI provision to prioritize advanced chip sales to American buyers, though its fate now depends on House negotiations and how any mandate would be implemented.