# As the China-US AI race reaches Cairo, Egypt faces a strategic decision

https://mins.news/en/item/45375

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-04 12:37 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/4/as-the-china-us-ai-race-reaches-cairo-egypt-faces-a-strategic-decision?traffic_source=rss

> Egypt is balancing its ties with China and the United States as both compete to build its AI data centres. Huawei has submitted a bid, while the US is reportedly preparing a counteroffer involving Nvidia, AMD and Microsoft. The contract could deepen the winner’s political and economic ties with Egypt, but the project also raises concerns over water, energy and pollution.

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