G42
Leading AI and cloud computing company
About G42
G42 is one of the most influential AI infrastructure companies to emerge from the Middle East. Founded in Abu Dhabi in 2018, the company operates across cloud computing, data centers, healthcare AI, sovereign AI systems, geospatial intelligence, and large language models.
Its Arabic LLM, Jais, became one of the region’s most notable AI models, while subsidiaries such as Core42, Presight, and Khazna provide the computing infrastructure that powers government and enterprise AI projects.
The company works closely with governments and large enterprises to deploy AI systems, cloud platforms, and supercomputing capabilities. In 2024, Microsoft invested $1.5 billion in G42 and integrated Azure into its AI ecosystem, strengthening its position as a key AI infrastructure partner across the Middle East, Africa, and emerging markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is G42?
G42 is a UAE-based artificial intelligence and cloud computing company that develops AI solutions for healthcare, government, finance, energy, mobility, and enterprise sectors.
Who founded G42?
G42 was established in Abu Dhabi in 2018 and is led by Group CEO Peng Xiao under the chairmanship of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
How much funding has G42 raised?
G42 has raised more than $2.3 billion in disclosed funding, including an $800 million investment from Silver Lake and a $1.5 billion strategic investment from Microsoft.
Where is G42 headquartered?
G42 is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
What are G42's key AI initiatives?
G42 focuses on sovereign AI infrastructure, cloud computing, healthcare AI, large language models, smart cities, genomics, and strategic partnerships with companies such as Microsoft, OpenAI, NVIDIA, Oracle, and Cisco.
