Forbes·5 min read·hard
How Gulf Funds Are Buying The Backbone Of AI
✦AI Summary
Sovereign wealth funds, particularly from the Gulf, invested $66 billion into AI and digital infrastructure in 2025. This shift represents a strategic move toward physical assets like data centers to diversify economies away from oil dependency.
Why it matters
Highlights the massive capital flow from oil-rich nations into the foundational infrastructure of the global AI economy.
Markets How Gulf Funds Are Buying The Backbone Of AI By Dara-Abasi Ita ,
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