Artificial Intelligence, Stargate Announced by UAE, U.S.
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In a major move for artificial intelligence, G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank Group, and Cisco announced a new partnership. The collaboration will build Stargate UAE, a next-generation AI infrastructure cluster.
The AI cluster will be hosted at the new UAE–U.S. AI Campus in Abu Dhabi. This 5-gigawatt facility is the largest AI campus outside the United States. It will power AI innovation using nuclear, solar, and natural gas sources.
Stargate UAE will be a 1-gigawatt compute cluster. It will be built by G42 and operated by OpenAI and Oracle. Cisco will provide secure, AI-ready connectivity. NVIDIA will supply the latest Grace Blackwell GB300 systems. SoftBank Group is also part of the initiative.
This powerful AI infrastructure aims to deliver low latency inferencing and nation-scale compute. It is expected to go live in 2026.
The UAE–U.S. AI Campus was revealed last week in Abu Dhabi. It was announced in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and Donald J. Trump, President of the United States.
The project supports the new U.S.-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership. This framework promotes collaboration on safe and secure artificial intelligence. It also encourages UAE investment in U.S. digital infrastructure, including the upcoming Stargate U.S.
The full campus spans 10 square miles. It will also feature a science park focused on talent development, sustainable infrastructure, and innovation.
Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, said the project is 'a bridge rooted in trust and ambition.' He added that Stargate UAE will help bring AI benefits to economies and people worldwide.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that this is the first major milestone in its OpenAI for Countries initiative. He emphasized the global potential of AI breakthroughs in medicine, education, and energy.
Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison noted the platform will enable UAE institutions to connect data to advanced AI models. He called the project a new standard for digital sovereignty.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang described AI as the most transformative force of our time. He said Stargate UAE will help shape the country's future.
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said the UAE is the first nation beyond the U.S. to adopt this sovereign AI platform.
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins added that the project will build smart, secure, and energy-efficient networks.
Key Points: Stargate UAE is a 1-gigawatt AI cluster launching in 2026.
Hosted at the 5-gigawatt UAE–U.S. AI Campus in Abu Dhabi.
Built through a partnership involving G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, Cisco, and SoftBank.
This initiative marks a historic step in global artificial intelligence collaboration.
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