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Abu Dhabi-based AI and cloud technology group; parent of Khazna Data Centres and a key regional AI player.
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Nvidia-backed Open Secure AI Alliance puts AI security and sovereignty in focus for Middle East
The Nvidia-backed Open Secure AI Alliance launched to develop open tools, models and techniques for AI security, drawing participation from major tech and security firms and highlighting regional relevance for the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The initiative aims to enable local deployment and governance of defensive AI to meet sovereignty and data-residency requirements.
CIA operative helped UAE secure access to advanced US AI technology amid China links fears - report
A former CIA operative helped the UAE and its flagship AI firm G42 meet U.S. security requirements, clearing the way for guarded transfers of advanced American AI technology and large investments such as Microsoft’s $1.5 billion deal.
US decision to raise UAE export status will strengthen AI security, Core42 says
Core42 chief executive Talal Al Kaissi said the US decision to upgrade the UAE to A5 export status will strengthen, not weaken, the country's AI security posture; the move follows cooperation with US officials and recent arrivals of Nvidia chips. The article highlights Core42 (a unit of G42), Microsoft’s minority stake in G42, and UAE government steps to secure advanced AI hardware and systems onshore.
Canada's Gulf investment ties deepen with Humain AI collaboration
Toronto-based AI firm Cohere will receive at least 50 MW of dedicated AI compute from Riyadh-backed Humain, with the deployment expected by late 2027 and potential expansion over five years. The deal, announced during the Canadian prime minister's visit to Saudi Arabia, highlights growing Gulf investment in AI infrastructure.