Abu Dhabi, UAE – Tech giants Microsoft and G42, a leading UAE-based AI company, announced a landmark $1.5 billion strategic partnership to accelerate artificial intelligence development and global expansion.
This investment strengthens the existing collaboration between the two companies, allowing them to bring cutting-edge Microsoft AI technologies and training programs to the UAE and beyond. Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith, will join G42’s board as part of the expanded partnership.
The focus of the collaboration is to empower businesses of all sizes, particularly in emerging markets, to leverage the power of AI and cloud computing while adhering to the highest safety and security standards.
Building on their successful track record in AI and digital transformation initiatives, Microsoft’s investment underscores the mutual commitment to this strategic partnership. G42 will utilize Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to run its AI applications and services, and the two companies will collaborate to deliver advanced AI solutions for governments and large enterprises worldwide.
The partnership extends beyond the UAE, with G42 and Microsoft working together to bring advanced AI and digital infrastructure to countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. This initiative aims to provide equitable access to these technologies, addressing critical government and business needs while prioritizing robust security and privacy measures.
H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of G42, hailed the investment as a pivotal moment for the company, signifying a shared vision and strategic alignment. He emphasized the partnership’s potential to foster global cooperation and innovation.
This collaboration extends beyond technology, with a joint $1 billion developer fund established to cultivate a skilled and diverse AI workforce that will fuel innovation and competitiveness across the UAE and the wider region.
“Our partnership extends beyond the UAE,” said Brad Smith. “We will work together to deliver AI and digital infrastructure to underserved nations, combining world-class technology with the highest standards for safe and responsible AI development, all in close collaboration with governments.”