In a significant moment for global AI, G42, the Abu Dhabi-based global technology group, and Mistral AI, the AI company headquartered in Paris, announced a strategic partnership to co-develop next-generation AI platforms and infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The announcement, held on the margins of Choose France, aligns with the broader AI cooperation agreements supported by the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the French President Emmanuel Macron in February 2025, and underscores the growing momentum between the two nations in shaping a future where artificial intelligence is open and accessible to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rooted in long-standing economic and cultural ties that have defined UAE\u2013France relations for nearly half a century, this alliance reflects a new chapter in cross-regional AI cooperation. The collaboration will bring together G42\u2019s operational scale and AI capabilities, via its various operating companies, including Core42 on AI Infrastructure and Inception on AI Platform and Solutions development, with Mistral AI\u2019s frontier research, solutions and products in open-weight large language models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The partnership spans the AI value chain from AI models training, AI agents and infrastructure development to industry-specific applications across Europe, Middle East, and Global South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Integration of Mistral AI\u2019s platform with G42\u2019s AI stack will be developed with technical autonomy and IP governance designed to protect innovation while enabling scalable deployment. The companies will also explore opportunities to promote each other\u2019s offerings in both respective existing and new international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis partnership exemplifies a new model of AI development: one that balances sovereignty with interoperability, and ambition with accountability,\u201d said Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42. \u201cTogether with Mistral AI, we\u2019re not just building technology, we\u2019re laying the groundwork for a digitally interdependent future where trust and transparency are non-negotiable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO, Mistral AI, added: \u201cG42 is a partner who shares our commitment to making powerful, open artificial intelligence accessible to all. This alliance not only accelerates our journey but also ensures that the benefits of AI extend beyond traditional tech hubs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the agreement, Mistral AI will also explore collaboration opportunities with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world\u2019s first AI university based in Abu Dhabi, across advanced research and development in frontier foundation models, talent development, and the translation of cutting-edge research into real-world AI solutions, as part of the collective efforts in supporting the next-generation AI platforms and infrastructure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe look forward to working with Mistral AI and G42 to advance AI technology in the areas of next-generation foundational models, energy-efficiency and safety,\u201d said Eric Xing, President and University Professor, MBZUAI. \u201cOur shared values around driving innovation, collaboration, accessibility and inclusion make us ideally suited to drive research advancements in the field of AI to the benefit of all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agreement is part of a broader commitment by both parties to foster AI innovation, openness, economic opportunity, and inclusive growth, particularly in regions historically underserved by technology infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today\u2019s announcement positions the G42\u2013Mistral AI partnership as a flagship of bilateral cooperation and a demonstration of a new accessible and open direction for artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
G42 is a global technology group creating visionary artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi and operating worldwide, G42 champions AI as a force for good across healthcare, energy, transportation, and beyond. Its portfolio includes Core42, Inception, Space42, Presight, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mistral AI is a pioneer company in generative artificial intelligence, empowering the world with the tools to build and benefit from the most transformative technology of our time. The company democratises AI through high-performance, optimised, and cutting-edge open-source models, products and solutions. Headquartered in France and independent, Mistral AI defends a decentralised and transparent approach to technology, with a strong global presence in the United States, United Kingdom, and Singapore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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