# Microsoft plans $10 billion in Persian Gulf spending through 2030

_Published Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM EDT · Infrastructure, Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Microsoft will spend $10 billion through 2030 in four Persian Gulf countries, Bloomberg reports. The company plans to build infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity as part of that spending.

Microsoft President Brad Smith discussed the plan with Bloomberg. He also argued that AI safety needs independent evaluators and cannot depend on two companies. The spending is a plan extending through 2030; the summary gives no breakdown by country or project.

## Sources

- [Bloomberg Technology](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-09-23/ai-should-have-independent-evaluators-says-smith-video)

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