G42, a leading technology group based in Abu Dhabi, and Mistral AI, a Paris-headquartered AI pioneer, have announced a strategic alliance to co-develop next-generation AI platforms and infrastructure. This partnership reflects growing AI collaboration between the UAE and France, backed by leaders Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Emmanuel Macron, marking a new milestone in global AI cooperation.
Highlights of the Partnership
- Scope: Joint development of AI models, AI agents, infrastructure, and industry-specific applications spanning Europe, the Middle East, and the Global South
- Technology Integration: Combining G42’s operational scale and AI expertise via Core42 and Inception with Mistral AI’s open-weight large language models and frontier research
- IP and Autonomy: Focus on technical autonomy and intellectual property governance to protect innovation while enabling scalable deployment
- Market Expansion: Mutual promotion of offerings in existing and new international markets
Leadership Perspectives
- Peng Xiao, Group CEO, G42: Emphasizes balancing sovereignty with interoperability and ambition with accountability, aiming for a trusted, transparent digital future
- Arthur Mensch, CEO, Mistral AI: Highlights shared commitment to making powerful, open AI accessible beyond traditional tech hubs
- Eric Xing, President, MBZUAI: Looks forward to collaboration on foundational models, energy efficiency, and AI safety, stressing innovation, inclusion, and accessibility
Collaboration with MBZUAI
The partnership includes exploring joint initiatives with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, the world’s first dedicated AI university. This collaboration aims to accelerate advanced R&D in foundational AI models, foster talent development, and convert research breakthroughs into real-world applications.
Broader Impact
This alliance is part of a wider commitment to foster AI innovation, economic opportunity, and inclusive growth — especially in regions historically underserved by technology infrastructure. It sets a flagship example of bilateral cooperation for an open, accessible AI future.
The G42-Mistral AI partnership positions itself as a model for global AI collaboration, combining operational strength, research excellence, and shared values to shape the future of artificial intelligence on a global scale.
