A senior South Korean official states that AI cooperation with the United Arab Emirates is expected to accelerate after the Middle East conflict ends, partly due to the UAE's increased need to strengthen its defense capabilities. The cooperation centers on the U.S.-backed Stargate project, where South Korea will help build computing power and a massive AI data campus in the UAE.
South Korea's role includes constructing energy infrastructure for the project using nuclear, gas, and renewable energy, while deepening broader AI sector collaboration. This partnership aligns with South Korea's national goal of becoming a regional AI hub and spurring economic growth through strategic investment.
The main topics covered are South Korea-UAE cooperation on AI and defense, the Stargate AI data center project, and South Korea's economic strategy in the AI sector.