In a groundbreaking move signaling a new era of international collaboration in artificial intelligence, G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank Group, and Cisco have announced the formation of Stargate UAE — a cutting-edge AI supercomputing cluster to be located at the newly established UAE–U.S. AI Campus in Abu Dhabi.
Designed to meet the growing global demand for advanced AI infrastructure, Stargate UAE will feature a 1-gigawatt compute cluster. This transformative project will be developed by G42 and jointly operated by OpenAI and Oracle, with Cisco providing its industry-leading zero-trust security framework and AI-ready networking capabilities. SoftBank Group will lend its support alongside NVIDIA, which will supply the new-generation NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GB300 systems.
The first 200-megawatt phase of the AI cluster is slated for launch in 2026 and will offer low-latency inference, nation-scale compute power, and world-class infrastructure. This will enable organizations to accelerate AI-powered innovation across key sectors such as healthcare, energy, finance, and transportation.
Stargate UAE will be housed within the expansive 10-square-mile UAE–U.S. AI Campus, the largest deployment of its kind outside the United States. With a total capacity of 5 gigawatts, the campus will deliver significant regional compute resources. To promote sustainability, the facility will be powered by a mix of nuclear, solar, and natural gas energy sources. In addition to AI infrastructure, the campus will also host a dedicated science park focused on driving technological advancement, fostering talent development, and supporting sustainable computing ecosystems.
The launch of the UAE–U.S. AI Campus was officially announced last week in Abu Dhabi during a high-level event attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and Donald J. Trump, President of the United States. The initiative is aligned with the newly introduced “U.S.-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership,” which aims to foster bilateral collaboration in the development of safe, secure, and ethically responsible AI technologies. As part of this framework, UAE institutions are also set to invest in digital infrastructure projects across the United States, including Stargate U.S., supporting the “America First Investment Policy.”
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Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, said, “The launch of Stargate UAE is a significant step in the UAE–U.S. AI partnership. As a founding partner, we’re proud to work alongside institutions that share our belief in responsible innovation and meaningful global progress. This initiative is about building a bridge – rooted in trust and ambition – that helps bring the benefits of AI to economies, societies, and people around the world.”
Sam Altman, Co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, said, “By establishing the world’s first Stargate outside of the U.S. in the UAE, we’re transforming a bold vision into reality. This is the first major milestone in our OpenAI for Countries initiative—our effort to work with allies and partners to build AI infrastructure around the world. It’s a step toward ensuring some of this era’s most important breakthroughs—safer medicines, personalized learning, and modernized energy—can emerge from more places and benefit the world.”
Larry Ellison, CTO and Chairman of Oracle, said, “Stargate pairs Oracle’s AI-optimized cloud with nation-scale sovereign infrastructure. This first-in-the-world platform will enable every UAE government agency and commercial institution to connect their data to the world’s most advanced AI models. This landmark deployment sets a new standard for digital sovereignty and demonstrates how nation states can harness the power of the most important technology in the history of humankind.”
Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, said, “AI is the most transformative force of our time. With Stargate UAE, we are building the AI infrastructure to power the country’s bold vision – to empower its people, grow its economy, and shape its future.”
Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group, said, “When we unveiled Stargate in the U.S. with OpenAI and Oracle, we set out to build an engine for the next information revolution. Now, the UAE becomes the first nation beyond America to embrace this sovereign AI platform, proving the global nature of this vision. SoftBank is proud to support the UAE’s leap forward. Bold investments, trusted partnerships, and national ambition can create a more connected, more joyful and more empowered world.”
Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO of Cisco, said, “Cisco is proud to join Stargate UAE to advance groundbreaking AI innovation in the UAE and around the world. By embedding our secure AI-optimized networking fabric for this international deployment, we’re building smart, secure and energy-efficient networks that will turn intelligence into impact at global scale.”
With this powerful alliance and the launch of Stargate UAE, the region is poised to become a global hub for AI development, marking a pivotal step toward a more intelligent, collaborative, and sustainable digital future.
