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Artificial Intelligence & Technology

The UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence and advanced technology, driven by strategic investments, international partnerships and future-focused policies. Through collaborations with leading US tech companies and investments in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and next-generation computing, the UAE is building an ecosystem designed to power a knowledge-based economy. Under the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, AI is targeted to contribute roughly 20% of non-oil GDP, adding an estimated $91 billion (AED 335 billion) to the economy.

The UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence and advanced technology, driven by strategic investments, international partnerships and future-focused policies. Through collaborations with leading US tech companies and investments in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and next-generation computing, the UAE is building an ecosystem designed to power a knowledge-based economy. Under the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, AI is targeted to contribute roughly 20% of non-oil GDP, adding an estimated $91 billion (AED 335 billion) to the economy.

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G42 is a leading end-to-end AI and cloud computing company based in the UAE, deploying AI-driven solutions across healthcare, energy, government, aviation and smart cities. G42 partners closely with Microsoft, which committed $15.2 billion to UAE AI development in 2025 and is a founding partner of Stargate UAE, a large-scale AI data-center campus built with OpenAI and Oracle.

MGX is positioning the UAE at the forefront of the global AI race. Founded in 2024 by Mubadala and G42, MGX closed its first fund at $49 billion in mid-2026, on its way to a longer-term target of $100 billion in assets under management. MGX plans to deploy up to 80% of its capital in the US and is a key backer of OpenAI, xAI and Anthropic and a founding investor in Stargate US and Stargate UAE.

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Artificial Intelligence & Technology

The UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence and advanced technology, driven by strategic investments, international partnerships and future-focused policies. Through collaborations with leading US tech companies and investments in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and next-generation computing, the UAE is building an ecosystem designed to power a knowledge-based economy. Under the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, AI is targeted to contribute roughly 20% of non-oil GDP, adding an estimated $91 billion (AED 335 billion) to the economy.

The UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence and advanced technology, driven by strategic investments, international partnerships and future-focused policies. Through collaborations with leading US tech companies and investments in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and next-generation computing, the UAE is building an ecosystem designed to power a knowledge-based economy. Under the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, AI is targeted to contribute roughly 20% of non-oil GDP, adding an estimated $91 billion (AED 335 billion) to the economy.

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Company Highlights
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G42 is a leading end-to-end AI and cloud computing company based in the UAE, deploying AI-driven solutions across healthcare, energy, government, aviation and smart cities. G42 partners closely with Microsoft, which committed $15.2 billion to UAE AI development in 2025 and is a founding partner of the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus, a large-scale AI data-center campus built with OpenAI and Oracle.

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MGX is positioning the UAE at the forefront of the global AI race. Founded in 2024 by Mubadala and G42, MGX closed its first fund at $49 billion in mid-2026, on its way to a longer-term target of $100 billion in assets under management. MGX plans to deploy up to 80% of its capital in the US and is a key backer of OpenAI, xAI and Anthropic and a founding investor in Stargate US and the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus.

Goals and
Investment Approach

The UAE's strategy centers on building sovereign AI capability while deepening ties with the world's leading AI developers — investing in domestic compute and cloud infrastructure, co-investing directly in frontier AI companies and forming partnerships with the US to secure chips and talent. The focus is on long-term, infrastructure-heavy bets, positioning the UAE as a core node in the global AI supply chain rather than just a source of capital.

Future Outlook

MGX aims to deploy up to $10 billion annually as it scales toward its $100 billion target and projects like the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus point to continued build-out of large-scale data center capacity. Combined with National Strategy 2031 targets, this points to sustained investment across government services, healthcare, energy and other priority sectors in the years ahead.

FAQ
How is the UAE investing in artificial intelligence?

Primarily through MGX, targeting $100 billion in assets under management and operating companies like G42 that deploy AI across key sectors.

What are the UAE's key AI initiatives and partnerships?

MGX's stakes in OpenAI, xAI and Anthropic, its Microsoft partnership ($15.2 billion committed in 2025) and the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus data-center project with OpenAI and Oracle.

How is the UAE building AI infrastructure and capabilities?

Through large-scale projects like the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus, compute and semiconductor investments via MGX and cloud/AI platforms from G42.

What industries are being transformed by AI in the UAE?

Healthcare, energy, government services, aviation and smart cities are among the sectors seeing the most AI deployment.

Why is the UAE emerging as a global leader in AI?

Large sovereign capital commitments, a national AI strategy with clear targets and close ties to major US AI developers.

How is the UAE partnering with the US in AI and advanced technology?

Through initiatives such as the US-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership and the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus, the two countries are expanding secure AI infrastructure, accelerating innovation, and strengthening US technology leadership.

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