OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with investors and government officials in the UAE this week, advocating for increased infrastructure investment to support AI technology development. Altman emphasized building a global coalition to enhance AI infrastructure production, including chips, energy, and data center capacity. His pitch aims to ensure AI technology's rapid progression, with Middle East stakeholders showing interest. Following his UAE visit, Altman plans to continue discussions in Washington D.C., later this week, including a meeting with Sen. Todd Young. This initiative coincides with Saudi Arabia and the UAE's efforts to become regional tech superpowers, focusing on constructing expensive desert data centers equipped with liquid cooling to support AI technology.