G42, first UAE firm recognised among TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies
From the company's pivotal role in the launch of Stargate UAE and the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus to its expansion into Europe and the UK, G42 is building the "Intelligence Grid," its vision of AI as a universal utility that is secure, scalable, and accessible.
'We are thrilled to be featured by TIME. This recognition affirms our mission to bring AI to everyone, not just a privileged few,' said Faheem Ahamed, Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at G42. 'It validates the role we're playing in shaping a more inclusive and connected AI future.'
With a portfolio spanning Space42, Core42, Khazna, M42, Presight, CPX, and Inception, G42 operates across the full AI value chain, driving transformation across healthcare, energy, finance, mobility, and space.
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