DAMAC Chair Hussain Sajwani says President Trump still thinks like a developer
"When he walks in and he sees something wrong, he will ask you to fix it. DAMAC Chair Hussain Sajwani says President Trump still thinks like a developer.
Chairman, DAMAC Properties
Search every verified Hussain Sajwani interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Hussain Sajwani, chairman of DAMAC Properties, has been focused on expanding the company into the data center and artificial intelligence infrastructure sector. In January 2025, he announced a $20 billion investment to build data centers in the United States, a plan he discussed alongside President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Sajwani stated that the company had been "waiting four years" for the opportunity to increase its U.S. investments, citing what he described as more business-friendly policies under the new administration. He said DAMAC already has more than 20 data centers under construction across 12 countries and has launched a subsidiary, Damac AI, to purchase chips from Nvidia and AMD and sell computing power to hyperscalers. Sajwani described the demand for AI data centers as "crazy" and said the sector could eventually surpass residential real estate in scale for the company. Sajwani has also commented on the strength of Dubai's real estate market, stating that 2024 was a record year and that demand remains strong. He attributed continued growth to an influx of wealthy individuals and families from Europe, Asia, and the United States, and said Dubai's infrastructure and lifestyle make it a global hub. On geopolitics, Sajwani said Dubai has historically benefited from regional instability and that the UAE's neutral political stance has helped maintain investor confidence. He has also spoken about his personal leadership philosophy, describing himself as emotional in private life but unemotional in business, and said he believes countries that advance in AI will lead the future.
"When he walks in and he sees something wrong, he will ask you to fix it. DAMAC Chair Hussain Sajwani says President Trump still thinks like a developer.
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