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Arabian Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
UAE's Sovereign Cloud Ambitions Strengthened by Microsoft-Core42 Alliance
Microsoft and Core42, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based G42, have formalised a multi-year agreement with the Abu Dhabi Government to implement a sovereign cloud infrastructure. This initiative aims to process over 11 million daily digital interactions across government entities, citizens, and businesses, aligning with the UAE's $3.54 billion digital strategy for 2025–2027. The collaboration leverages Core42's Sovereign Public Cloud, powered by Microsoft Azure and enhanced by the Insight platform, to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance. This infrastructure is designed to support the UAE's goal of automating all government processes and deploying more than 200 AI-driven solutions to enhance public service efficiency. Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, emphasised the transformative potential of AI in government operations, stating that Abu Dhabi is setting a global standard for AI adoption in the public sector. Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, highlighted that the partnership goes beyond technological advancement, representing a commitment to building a resilient, future-ready digital infrastructure.
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
G42, VivaTech alliance to power Europe's responsible AI innovation future
PARIS - G42 today announced its participation to Viva Technology, Europe's biggest tech and startup event, as its Exclusive AI Champion Partner for the 2025 and 2026 editions of the event. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Maurice Lévy, President of VivaTech and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe, and Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, at the Palace of Versailles during the Choose France Summit. This signing symbolises a new chapter of cross-continental cooperation uniting the ambition of France and the UAE to responsibly shape the global AI agenda. The partnership will emphasise key themes such as AI at scale, sovereign technologies, and trusted innovation ecosystems, underscoring G42's long-term commitment to building The Intelligence Grid, a globally interconnected ecosystem of infrastructure, platforms, and governance models that power responsible, sovereign, and inclusive AI. 'We are excited to partner with VivaTech at this historic inflection point,' said Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42. 'Our shared mission is to unlock AI's transformative potential for innovation and competitiveness, and more importantly for equity, safety, and sustainability. From Paris to Abu Dhabi, this collaboration sends a clear signal: the future of AI must be built on trust, and it must serve all.' 'We are delighted to welcome G42 as our Exclusive AI Champion Partner for 2025 and 2026,' said Maurice Lévy, President of VivaTech and Emeritus Chairman of Publicis Groupe. 'Their vision and leadership in artificial intelligence align perfectly with VivaTech's mission to showcase the technologies and partnerships shaping the future. Together, we will build new bridges between Europe and the Middle East and spark vital conversations on innovation and impact.' This collaboration will include joint innovation showcases, high-level policy discussions, and startup-led initiatives focused on building a future based on trust, security, and sustainability. VivaTech 2025 will take place from 11th to 14th June in Paris, marking the ninth edition of the event.
Al Etihad
26-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
G42, VivaTech alliance to power Europe's responsible AI innovation future
PARIS (WAM) G42 on Monday announced its participation to Viva Technology, Europe's biggest tech and startup event, as its Exclusive AI Champion Partner for the 2025 and 2026 editions of the event. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the President of VivaTech and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe, Maurice Lévy, and the Group CEO of G42, Peng Xiao, at the Palace of Versailles during the Choose France Summit. This signing symbolises a new chapter of cross-continental cooperation uniting the ambition of France and the UAE to responsibly shape the global AI agenda. The partnership will emphasise key themes such as AI at scale, sovereign technologies, and trusted innovation ecosystems, underscoring G42's long-term commitment to building The Intelligence Grid, a globally interconnected ecosystem of infrastructure, platforms, and governance models that power responsible, sovereign, and inclusive AI. 'We are excited to partner with VivaTech at this historic inflection point,' said Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42. 'Our shared mission is to unlock AI's transformative potential for innovation and competitiveness, and more importantly for equity, safety, and sustainability. From Paris to Abu Dhabi, this collaboration sends a clear signal: the future of AI must be built on trust, and it must serve all.' 'We are delighted to welcome G42 as our Exclusive AI Champion Partner for 2025 and 2026,' said Maurice Lévy, President of VivaTech and Emeritus Chairman of Publicis Groupe. 'Their vision and leadership in artificial intelligence align perfectly with VivaTech's mission to showcase the technologies and partnerships shaping the future. Together, we will build new bridges between Europe and the Middle East and spark vital conversations on innovation and impact.' This collaboration will include joint innovation showcases, high-level policy discussions, and startup-led initiatives focused on building a future based on trust, security, and sustainability. VivaTech 2025 will take place from 11th to 14th June in Paris, marking the ninth edition of the event.
Gulf Insider
22-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
OpenAI To Build World's Largest AI Data Centre In Abu Dhabi, UAE
In a landmark collaboration, OpenAI confirmed that it is developing a massive AI data centre in Abu Dhabi, marking the first international deployment of Stargate, OpenAI's cutting-edge AI infrastructure platform. This project is a crucial step in the UAE's ambition to become a global leader in AI technology, leveraging the country's strategic position and innovation drive to make advanced AI more accessible across the globe. The new facility is being developed in partnership with key players in the tech industry, including G42, an AI company backed by the UAE's sovereign wealth fund, along with Oracle, NVIDIA, Cisco, and SoftBank. The development is a part of OpenAI's broader strategy to extend AI infrastructure to key regions worldwide, bringing powerful AI capabilities to more countries in a secure and sustainable way. Once completed, the Stargate UAE data centre will be 5 gigawatts in size, significantly larger than any facility OpenAI or its closest rivals have previously built. The project's massive capacity, which is set to span approximately 10 square miles in Abu Dhabi, will dwarf the 1.2GW planned for Stargate's first U.S. campus in Abilene, Texas. The UAE centre is expected to be a critical hub in expanding the reach of AI technologies, particularly US-designed AI software, to new global markets. 'This initiative is a bold leap forward for the AI industry, with the UAE playing a key role,' said Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, in a statement on Thursday. 'By establishing the world's first Stargate outside of the US in the UAE, we're turning a bold vision into reality. This is a step toward ensuring some of this era's most important breakthroughs — whether it's safer medicines, personalized learning, or modernized energy — can emerge from more places and benefit the world.' The Stargate UAE project is also a significant milestone in strengthening the growing AI partnership between the UAE and the US. Peng Xiao, CEO of G42, emphasized that the partnership was a 'significant step in the UAE–US AI partnership,' reflecting the strong ties between both nations in advancing AI infrastructure. This joint initiative builds on existing collaborations, including President Trump's recent visit to the Gulf, where several AI infrastructure projects were announced. As part of this collaboration, the UAE will also become the first country to offer ChatGPT services nationwide, with the tool being integrated across government agencies and key sectors such as energy, healthcare, and education. Furthermore, all UAE residents will receive ChatGPT-Plus subscriptions, ensuring that OpenAI's tools are accessible to everyone in the country. The new data centre also holds the potential to serve as an AI infrastructure and compute capacity hub within a 2,000-mile radius, reaching up to half of the world's population. This capability aligns with OpenAI's broader ambition to create a globally distributed, democratically powered AI network, helping AI adoption to accelerate across multiple countries. By bringing the Stargate infrastructure to the UAE, OpenAI is creating an environment where AI can continue to thrive, making it easier for governments and businesses to integrate cutting-edge technologies into their daily operations and services. With future Stargate facilities planned for other regions, OpenAI is laying the groundwork for a more connected world driven by AI technologies. This project is just the beginning of a larger global initiative that aims to place AI infrastructure at the heart of innovation in economies across the globe. The Stargate UAE facility represents a game-changing moment in the world of AI technology, enabling faster access to cutting-edge tools while solidifying the UAE's role in the future of global AI innovation. With OpenAI, G42, and other tech giants leading the charge, the UAE is set to be a key player in shaping the future of AI, not just regionally but globally.
Zawya
21-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
G42 and Mistral AI unite to build next-gen AI platforms
G42, the Abu Dhabi-based global technology group, and Mistral AI, a leading AI company headquartered in Paris, have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop next-generation AI platforms and infrastructure. The announcement, held on the margins of Choose France, aligns with the broader AI cooperation agreements supported by the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the French President Emmanuel Macron in February 2025, and underscores the growing momentum between the two nations in shaping a future where artificial intelligence is open and accessible to all. Rooted in long-standing economic and cultural ties that have defined UAE–France relations for nearly half a century, this alliance reflects a new chapter in cross-regional AI cooperation. The collaboration will bring together G42's operational scale and AI capabilities, via its various operating companies, including Core42 on AI Infrastructure and Inception on AI Platform and Solutions development, with Mistral AI's frontier research, solutions and products in open-weight large language models. 'This partnership exemplifies a new model of AI development: one that balances sovereignty with interoperability, and ambition with accountability,' said Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42. 'Together with Mistral AI, we're not just building technology, we're laying the groundwork for a digitally interdependent future where trust and transparency are non-negotiable.' The partnership spans the AI value chain from AI models training, AI agents and infrastructure development to industry-specific applications across Europe, the Middle East, and the Global South. Integration of Mistral AI's platform with G42's AI stack will be developed with technical autonomy and IP governance designed to protect innovation while enabling scalable deployment. The companies will also explore opportunities to promote each other's offerings in both respective existing and new international markets. Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO, Mistral AI, added: 'G42 is a partner who shares our commitment to making powerful, open artificial intelligence accessible to all. This alliance not only accelerates our journey but also ensures that the benefits of AI extend beyond traditional tech hubs.' As part of the agreement, Mistral AI will also explore collaboration opportunities with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world's first AI university based in Abu Dhabi, across advanced research and development in frontier foundation models, talent development, and the translation of cutting-edge research into real-world AI solutions, as part of the collective efforts in supporting the next-generation AI platforms and infrastructure 'We look forward to working with Mistral AI and G42 to advance AI technology in the areas of next-generation foundational models, energy-efficiency and safety,' said Eric Xing, President and University Professor, MBZUAI. 'Our shared values around driving innovation, collaboration, accessibility and inclusion make us ideally suited to drive research advancements in the field of AI to the benefit of all.' The agreement is part of a broader commitment by both parties to foster AI innovation, openness, economic opportunity, and inclusive growth, particularly in regions historically underserved by technology infrastructure. Today's announcement positions the G42–Mistral AI partnership as a flagship of bilateral cooperation and a demonstration of a new accessible and open direction for artificial intelligence. – TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
