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CairoScene
26-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
UAE Becomes First Nation to Provide Country-Wide Access to ChatGPT
This bold initiative will accelerate the integration of generative AI across strategic sectors, including energy and education. May 26, 2025 The UAE has announced a landmark partnership with OpenAI, becoming the first country in the world to provide ChatGPT access to all residents through Stargate UAE—a next-generation AI infrastructure project set to launch in Abu Dhabi. Forming the backbone of a new UAE-US AI megacomplex, Stargate UAE will house a computing capacity of up to 5 gigawatts, making it the largest artificial intelligence infrastructure development of its kind outside the United States. The facility will span nearly 20 square kilometres in the UAE capital and is designed to serve not just the Emirates, but countries across the Global South. This bold initiative, revealed in a joint statement by OpenAI and UAE leadership, will accelerate the integration of generative AI across strategic sectors, including energy, government services, education, healthcare, and transportation. The goal is to drive long-term innovation, unlock sustainable economic growth, and provide scalable AI capabilities to a global user base. With built-in sustainability measures, Stargate UAE will derive its power from a mix of nuclear, solar, and natural gas sources, minimising emissions while delivering on its promise of high-performance computing. This initiative will be supported by a dedicated scientific centre within the complex, which will focus on upskilling talent, supporting R&D, and ensuring long-term digital infrastructure resilience.
Al Etihad
24-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman praises UAE collaboration following Stargate UAE launch
24 May 2025 12:51 SAMIHAH ZAMAN (ABU DHABI)OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman has praised the UAE following the launch announcement of next-gen AI infrastructure cluster, Stargate on his social media platforms, Altman lauded the governments 'working to make this happen'."great to work with the UAE on our first international Stargate! appreciate the governments working together to make this happen," he OpenAI head's post comes a day after he attended a partnership announcement in Abu Dhabi to launch Stargate UAE, a one-gigawatt compute cluster that will run in the new five-gigawatt AI campus being developed as part of a UAE-US UAE will be built by G42 and operated by OpenAI and Oracle. The collaboration will also include Cisco, offering its zero-trust security and AI-ready connectivity, and SoftBank Group, as well as NVIDIA which will supply the latest NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GB300 also praised Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Board Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence Council."Sheikh Tahnoon has been a great supporter of OpenAI, a true believer in AGI, and a dear personal friend," Altman UAE will provide best-in-class infrastructure, nation-scale compute, and low latency inferencing to deliver AI that will meet the demands of an increasingly intelligent world. The first 200-megawatt AI cluster is expected to go live in 2026. The larger UAE–US AI Campus that will house Stargate UAE was announced last week in Abu Dhabi during US President Donald Trump's visit to the UAE capital. It builds on a new framework by the US and UAE governments, the US-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership, to deepen cooperation and collaboration on AI, and deliver safe, secure, and responsible tools that delivers long-term benefits for humanity. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
24-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Cisco deepens UAE involvement through Stargate project
24 May 2025 13:03 A. SREENIVASA REDDY (ABU DHABI) Cisco, a global leader in networking and cybersecurity technologies for over four decades, has further solidified its role in the UAE's AI transformation with its participation in the newly launched Stargate UAE consortium—one of the flagship initiatives at the forthcoming UAE-US AI Campus in Abu Stargate project, announced last week during a high-profile ceremony attended by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, marks the beginning of large-scale AI infrastructure development at the campus. Cisco has joined the Stargate consortium as a preferred technology partner, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins, alongside senior representatives from G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, and SoftBank the agreement, Cisco will provide advanced networking, security, and observability infrastructure for OpenAI workloads and other advanced AI compute operations. The project envisions a 1GW capacity AI data centre in Abu Dhabi, with the first 200MW tranche set for delivery in 2026.'With the right infrastructure in place, AI can transform data into insights that empower every organisation to innovate faster, tackle complex challenges, and deliver tangible outcomes,' Robbins said. 'Cisco is proud to join this consortium to harness the power of AI and deliver the infrastructure that will enable tomorrow's breakthroughs.'Cisco's participation in Stargate is not the beginning, but rather the culmination of its multi-year partnership efforts across the UAE's public and private sectors. The company recently extended its strategic partnership with G42, a key regional player in AI and cloud computing, to accelerate innovation in secure, AI-native digital this collaboration, Cisco is delivering trusted solutions in areas such as real-time observability, data centre automation, and end-to-end security, all of which are central to building AI systems that are both high-performing and ethically is also involved in the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP). AIP is an investment platform led by BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), MGX (a UAE-based fund), Microsoft, NVIDIA and xAI. Its goal is to mobilise up to $30 billion in capital to build and operate cutting-edge data centres and AI compute hubs across strategic global engagement in the UAE forms part of a broader Gulf-wide AI agenda, which was underscored by recent visits from Cisco executives to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain. These visits led to the announcement of several new partnerships aimed at supporting the secure and sustainable development of AI ecosystems across the Saudi Arabia, Cisco joined the HUMAIN initiative—designed to create one of the world's most open and resilient AI infrastructures—bringing its global expertise to complement the Kingdom's bold AI Qatar, Cisco signed a letter of intent with the Ministry of Interior to support the country's digital transformation, AI infrastructure, and cybersecurity Gulf expansion is not limited to partnerships alone. The company recently launched a $1 billion Global AI Investment Fund, unveiled its AI Defense platform to secure enterprises during their AI transformation, and released the world's first open-source AI security model. These efforts reinforce Cisco's positioning as a trusted AI infrastructure partner, especially in regions where digital sovereignty and cybersecurity are top policy a legacy of enabling secure connectivity, Cisco now aims to lead the next wave of transformation: one that embeds intelligence, adaptability, and trust into every layer of the digital stack. As the Gulf countries ramp up investment in national AI infrastructure, Cisco's technology—and its strategic alliances—place it at the centre of this transformation. 'The Gulf region's AI revolution is truly impressive,' said Robbins. 'Cisco is proud to play a key role in ensuring it is implemented intelligently, securely, and with trusted partners to drive maximum value for governments, businesses, and consumers.' Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Mid East Info
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Cisco Joins Stargate UAE Initiative - Middle East Business News and Information
Cisco to collaborate with G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA and SoftBank Group to power AI innovation and infrastructure development in recently announced UAE-US AI Campus in Abu Dhabi News Summary: Cisco to provide networking, security and observability hardware and software solutions for OpenAI workloads, advancing AI infrastructure in the Middle East. Strategic partnership supports the Stargate Project's commitment to safe, broadly distributed AI development and responsible capital stewardship. MOU signed by Cisco's Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Chuck Robbins, together with G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA and SoftBank Group. MOU aligns with President Trump's visit to the region last week and complements Cisco's recently announced initiatives focused on powering the AI ambitions in the Middle East. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed highlighted this milestone project in Abu Dhabi, during a signing ceremony attended by Cisco President and Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel. DUBAI, UAE, May, 2025 – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) the global leader in networking and security, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join the Stargate UAE consortium as a preferred technology partner. The strategic MoU, signed by Cisco's Chair and Chief Executive Officer Chuck Robbins together with other consortium partners, G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA and SoftBank Group, envisions the construction of an AI data center in Abu Dhabi with a target capacity of 1 GW, with an initial 200 MW capacity to be delivered in 2026. As a partner in this initiative, Cisco will provide advanced networking, security and observability solutions to accelerate the deployment of next-generation AI compute clusters. 'With the right infrastructure in place, AI can transform data into insights that empower every organization to innovate faster, tackle complex challenges, and deliver tangible outcomes,' said Chuck Robbins, Cisco Chair and CEO. 'Cisco is proud to join this consortium to harness the power of AI and deliver the infrastructure that will enable tomorrow's breakthroughs.' Today's announcement follows Robbins' recent visit to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE where Cisco announced a series of strategic initiatives across all phases of the AI transformation in the region. These new initiatives employ Cisco's trusted technology across the region's AI infrastructure buildouts, leveraging the company's deep expertise in networking and security together with longstanding regional partnerships. By fostering the development of secure, AI-powered digital infrastructure and collaborating with key Cisco partners, the company is delivering world-class, trusted technology to the region.
Dubai Eye
23-05-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Global tech alliance launches Stargate UAE
In a historic step forward for artificial intelligence and international collaboration, G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank Group and Cisco today announced their partnership to build Stargate UAE. Stargate UAE is a 1-gigawatt next-generation AI infrastructure cluster that will run in the newly established 5-gigawatt UAE-US AI Campus in Abu Dhabi. It will be built by G42 and operated by OpenAI and Oracle. The collaboration will also include Cisco, offering its zero-trust security and AI-ready connectivity, and SoftBank Group, as well as NVIDIA which will supply the latest NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GB300 systems. The facility will provide best-in-class infrastructure, nation-scale compute, and low latency inferencing to deliver AI that will meet the demands of an increasingly intelligent world. The first 200-megawatt AI cluster is expected to go live in 2026. Stargate UAE creates a foundation for scalable, trusted AI. It will accelerate scientific discovery and drive innovation across industries ranging from healthcare and energy to finance and transportation, fuelling future economic growth and national development. The UAE-US AI Campus which will house Stargate UAE was announced last week in Abu Dhabi in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and US President Donald Trump. The initiative builds on a new framework by the US and UAE governments, the 'US-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership,' to deepen cooperation and collaboration on AI and advanced technologies developing safe, secure and responsible AI that delivers long-term benefits for humanity. Under this framework, UAE entities will also expand their investments in digital infrastructure in the US, in projects such as Stargate US, in line with the recently announced 'America First Investment Policy.' Spanning over 25 the full UAE-US AI infrastructure campus is the largest such deployment outside of the US. It will provide 5 gigawatts of AI data centre capacity and regional compute resources. The facility will be powered by nuclear, solar and natural gas to minimize carbon emissions and it will also house a science park driving innovation, talent development and sustainable compute infrastructure.
