G42 Drives UAE’s AI Dominance with Sector-Wide Breakthroughs
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– The UAE is advancing its global AI leadership through G42 Group’s smart solutions, focusing on digital sovereignty, data security, and AI integration across key economic sectors.
– CBX enhanced cybersecurity with AI-driven automated threat detection and sovereign data protection services to bolster national security and trust in digital systems.
– Inception developed specialized Agentic AI models and enterprise tools like (In)ExecEdge and (In)Business Procurement, boosting operational efficiency by 40% and cutting costs by 10%.
– Core42 expanded sovereign AI infrastructure in Europe and launched a sovereign cloud with Microsoft, managing 11 million daily interactions and aiming for a fully AI-powered government by 2027.
– AIQ’s ENERGYai significantly accelerated seismic interpretation and improved accuracy for ADNOC, securing a three-year AED 340 million contract, while Analog and Astra Tech drove cultural and consumer innovations.
The United Arab Emirates is rapidly cementing its status as a global artificial intelligence powerhouse, with the G42 Group and its subsidiaries reporting a series of significant sector-wide advancements during the first half of 2025. These developments are central to the nation’s broader strategy of achieving digital sovereignty, enhancing data security, and deeply integrating AI across critical economic domains.
In the realm of cybersecurity, CBX has made substantial progress. CEO Hadi Anwar explained how the company’s “Intelligence Network” leverages AI for comprehensive threat management, focusing on prevention, detection, and rapid response. The launch of automated threat detection systems and sovereign data protection services is designed to bolster the security posture of governments and large enterprises, thereby strengthening national security frameworks and building greater trust in digital ecosystems.
On the development front, Inception is pushing the boundaries with specialized AI models. CEO Ashish Koshy highlighted the creation of Agentic AI, including sector-specific tools like (In)Energy and (In)Climate. The company also rolled out enterprise-level solutions such as (In)ExecEdge, which provides executives with intelligent meeting analysis, and (In)Business Procurement, a tool credited with boosting operational efficiency by 40 percent while cutting costs by 10 percent.
The infrastructure supporting these AI ambitions is also expanding. Kiril Evtimov, CEO of Core42, detailed strategic partnerships in Europe with firms like AMD, Oréus, and iGenius to build sovereign AI capabilities. A landmark achievement is the launch of a sovereign cloud, developed in collaboration with Microsoft and the Government Empowerment Department. This platform now handles an impressive 11 million daily interactions and is a foundational step toward realizing the world’s first fully AI-powered government by 2027.
The energy sector is witnessing transformative applications of this technology. Magzhan Kenesbai, Acting Managing Director of AIQ, reported outstanding results from the ENERGYai platform. A 90-day trial demonstrated a tenfold increase in seismic interpretation speed and a 70 percent improvement in accuracy. These results were so compelling that ADNOC awarded AIQ a three-year contract valued at AED 340 million to deploy the solution across its upstream operations.
Beyond traditional industries, AI is also fueling cultural and consumer innovation. Analog has partnered with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi to launch a spectacular initiative involving 10,000 drones for immersive light shows, establishing Abu Dhabi as the home of the world’s largest dynamic drone fleet for cultural performances. Simultaneously, Astra Tech is leveraging its widely-used Botim Ultra platform, which serves over 150 million users, to facilitate secure digital donations, thereby promoting greater financial inclusivity and social impact.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)