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Intel Explores Semiconductor Partnership with Saudi Arabia as Shares Rise 3%
Intel Explores Semiconductor Partnership with Saudi Arabia as Shares Rise 3%
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Intel's strategic push for global investment has led CEO Lip-Bu Tan to Saudi Arabia, where discussions with Minister Abdullah Al-Swaha aim to establish a semiconductor partnership. The undisclosed talks signal potential diversification for the oil-rich nation, despite its limited manufacturing footprint. Intel shares climbed 3% on the news.
Saudi Arabia's growing interest in tech investments aligns with its Vision 2030 economic reforms. While the kingdom lacks semiconductor expertise, its sovereign wealth fund could provide capital for Intel's fabrication expansion. The MOVE follows Intel's recent $20 billion Ohio chip plant announcement, highlighting its aggressive capacity-building strategy.
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