Qai
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Qatar's national AI company launched by the sovereign fund to develop and deploy AI capabilities (launched late 2025).
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Microsoft plans $10 billion Gulf investment for cloud, AI infrastructure, ETDatacenters
Microsoft will invest more than $10 billion across the Gulf by 2030 to expand cloud and AI infrastructure, plus over $400 million for regional subsea and terrestrial connectivity, and deepen partnerships with regional AI firms such as Abu Dhabi-based G42, Saudi Arabia’s Humain and Qatar’s Qai.
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.
Gulf Capital Is Moving Into Western Technology and AI, and It Is Reaching Far Beyond the Mega-Deals, Says Artane Partners
Gulf capital is increasingly targeting Western technology and AI beyond headline sovereign deals, opening opportunities for mid-market Western tech and digital‑infrastructure firms. Artane Partners says access and relationships—not capital—are the main barriers for Western founders seeking Gulf allocations.