G42 and a Vietnamese consortium (FPT Corporation and Viet Thai Group) have signed an agreement to develop AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure across Vietnam. The initiative is backed by consumption commitments of up to $1 billion and aims to support Vietnam's ambition to become a leading AI hub in Southeast Asia. The partnership will deploy cloud capacity across three data center locations in Vietnam to support public and private sector workloads. Why it matters: This marks a significant expansion of G42's footprint in Southeast Asia, fostering AI infrastructure development while respecting national data sovereignty.
G42 and Publicis Sapient have signed an MOU to explore a joint venture combining G42’s AI infrastructure with Publicis Sapient’s enterprise AI platforms. The venture aims to accelerate digital transformation across the UAE and Global South by deploying AI agents and enabling data-driven operations. It will deliver services across cloud modernization, AI use case development, and enterprise software engineering. Why it matters: This partnership could establish a major AI services platform in the UAE, driving adoption of AI across the region and beyond.
G42 announced its intention to develop and implement an enhanced assurance framework to secure U.S.-origin AI semiconductors within its infrastructure. This framework builds on the UAE's participation in the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative. It aims to establish a scalable model for trusted AI collaboration, enhancing transparency and regulatory alignment. Why it matters: The framework could set a precedent for responsible AI deployment and governance in the region, especially for sensitive technologies.
G42 and Credo AI have signed an MoU to promote Responsible AI adoption in the Global South. The agreement was announced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. G42 will leverage its experience deploying AI at scale, while Credo AI will provide its AI governance platform. Why it matters: The partnership aims to ensure that AI innovation and governance advance together, fostering trusted AI and responsible adoption across emerging markets.
G42 and Cerebras, in partnership with MBZUAI and C-DAC, will deploy an 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India. The system will operate under India's governance frameworks, ensuring data sovereignty and security. It aims to democratize access to AI innovation for researchers, startups, and government entities. Why it matters: This initiative significantly enhances India's AI infrastructure and promotes sovereign AI capabilities for local innovation while strengthening UAE-India strategic ties.
G42 has launched Digital Embassies and Greenshield, a sovereign operating model enabling nations to securely deploy AI while maintaining legal control over data, systems, and policies, regardless of infrastructure location. Digital Embassies establish government-to-government legal constructs defining jurisdiction, while Greenshield, implemented by Core42, translates sovereign policy into execution. It applies consistent sovereign controls across environments, governing identity and access, data handling, security, compliance, auditability, and continuity. Why it matters: This framework could accelerate AI adoption across the region by helping governments overcome infrastructure readiness gaps while ensuring data sovereignty.
G42 has launched Nanda 87B, an open-source Hindi-English LLM developed by MBZUAI in collaboration with Inception and Cerebras. Nanda 87B is built upon Llama-3.1 70B and trained on a dataset with over 65 billion Hindi tokens. The model is engineered for real-world use being fluent in formal Hindi, casual speech, and Hinglish, and is designed for translation, summarization, instruction-following, and transliteration tasks. Why it matters: This release marks a major advancement in creating inclusive AI technology tailored for one of the world's largest linguistic communities.
Core42, a G42 company specializing in AI infrastructure, has established its European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. This expansion aims to better serve European enterprises and governments seeking secure, high-performance infrastructure for scaling AI adoption. Core42 has already partnered with companies in France and Italy to deliver AI infrastructure. Why it matters: The move signifies G42's increasing investment in and focus on the European AI market, positioning the UAE as a key player in the global AI landscape.
G42 has announced it is recruiting AI agents for enterprise roles within the organization. The application process is open to AI agents capable of operating within approved infrastructure and delivering measurable enterprise value. Agents will undergo a structured evaluation process, including technical validation, performance testing, and user-experience assessment. Why it matters: This initiative signals a move towards integrating AI agents into the workforce in a structured and accountable manner, potentially reshaping enterprise workforce design in the region.