Executives from TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, have visited the UAE recently to discuss building a plant complex

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Samsung Electronics Co. are discussing the construction of massive chip-making complexes in the United Arab Emirates. These projects could be valued at over $100 billion.

TSMC and Samsung Electronics have discussed building huge factory complexes in the United Arab Emirates that could transform the chip industry in the coming years, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.