As part of a broader strategic plan, Microsoft has invested $1.50 billion in Emirati artificial intelligence company G42, in a deal that gives Microsoft access to vast amounts of data, a strong capital market, and looser regulatory environments. Microsoft established its first cloud data center in the UAE in 2019. As part of the recent deal, G42 will use Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure as a platform for developing and deploying its artificial intelligence services to all customers...