TSMC is reportedly evaluating the possibility of building an advanced chip factory in the United Arab Emirates.

According to informed sources, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is evaluating the possibility of building an advanced chip manufacturing base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and has discussed this with officials from the Trump administration. Whether this potential major investment project in the Middle East can proceed will depend on approval from the US government. The timeline for the UAE project is still uncertain, and even if it goes ahead, construction is not expected to start for at least several years. Whether TSMC will push forward with the plan depends on Washington's attitude. Some senior officials in the Trump administration have expressed concerns about the national security and economic impact that the company's expansion in the Gulf region could bring.