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15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Space42, Microsoft, and Esri Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Mapping Capabilities Across Africa

Space42, a subsidiary of G42, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft and Esri to deliver high-precision base maps across 54 African countries, benefiting over 1.4 billion people. Known as the "Africa Map" initiative, this project aims to create the most comprehensive map of the continent to address infrastructure and investment challenges. The updated system will enhance economic development by increasing access to smart solutions that support governments, businesses, and communities.

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15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

G42 and Serco Middle East join forces to transform and deliver fully integrated public services across the region | Invent a Better Everyday | Abu Dhabi, UAE | G42

G42, a leading AI and cloud computing company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Serco Middle East. This partnership aims to integrate resources and capabilities to deliver comprehensive public services for government clients in sectors like transport and healthcare. G42 boasts the largest cloud computing capabilities in the region, enabling Serco to enhance service delivery standards. This collaboration will strengthen Serco's ability to manage assets and data, ensuring excellence in service provision.

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15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

AIQ and Inception Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize AI Solutions for the Energy Sector

AIQ, a leader in AI solutions for the energy sector, has partnered with Inception, a G42 company, to drive technological innovation. This partnership was announced at GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai, showcasing both companies' commitment to advancing AI models. The collaboration will leverage AIQ's success in proprietary AI solutions alongside Inception's expertise in generative AI and machine learning. Together, they aim to enhance efficiency and sustainability while reducing costs through near-real-time data processing and AI-assisted automation.

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Presight AI supports UCI World Tour cycling through new partnership with UAE Tour

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G42 Releases Second Edition of “The Future of Sport and AI” Report

15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

G42 Releases Second Edition of “The Future of Sport and AI” Report

G42 released the second edition of "The Future of Sport and AI" report on September 23, 2025, in collaboration with the Future Lab. The report is based on new research regarding the application of artificial intelligence in global sports and aims to serve as an annual benchmark for tracking the evolution of AI adoption and its impact on the sports sector. The new edition highlights two main themes: first, the ability of AI to empower mid-tier clubs and amateur athletes to access insights previously exclusive to elite teams.

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G42 Unveils AI Talent Report: What AI Experts Want from Employers

15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

G42 Unveils AI Talent Report: What AI Experts Want from Employers

G42, the UAE-based technology group, released a report titled "What AI Experts Want from Their Employers" in collaboration with Semafor. The study surveyed 750 AI professionals from leading talent hubs, revealing key factors influencing their career decisions, including job satisfaction and compensation. Findings indicate that 68% of respondents value compensation, while only 43% feel satisfied with it. Job security is crucial for 70% of participants, yet only 48% report satisfaction. Additionally, work-life balance is important for 67%, highlighting a gap between expectations and reality.

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Presight AI and G42 Healthcare sign an MOU to develop a foundational big data model set to revolutionize healthcare

15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Presight AI and G42 Healthcare sign an MOU to develop a foundational big data model set to revolutionize healthcare

Presight AI, a subsidiary of G42, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with G42 Healthcare on February 2, 2023, during Arab Health Week. This partnership aims to develop a big data model based on advanced analytics. The collaboration will leverage Presight's comprehensive analytics platform and G42's healthcare expertise to enhance population health management and data forecasting. It will also improve record collection and understanding of advanced digital processes.

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HUMAIN and Infra Announce AI and Digital Financing Framework Agreement

15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

HUMAIN and Infra Announce AI and Digital Financing Framework Agreement

HUMAIN and the National Infrastructure Fund (Infra) announced a Strategic Financing Framework Agreement worth up to $1.2 billion at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026. This agreement aims to support AI and digital infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. The framework outlines non-binding financing terms for HUMAIN to develop up to 250 MW of hyperscale AI data center capacity, utilizing advanced GPUs for AI training and inference. Additionally, both organizations plan to explore an investment platform for AI data centers to attract global and local institutional investors.

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HUMAIN and FII Institute

15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

HUMAIN and FII Institute

HUMAIN, backed by the Public Investment Fund, announced a strategic partnership with the FII Institute to enhance human-centric AI innovation. This partnership precedes the FII9 conference in Riyadh from October 27-30, 2025, where HUMAIN will unveil significant announcements. Founded in May 2025, HUMAIN aims to build AI capabilities across four key areas, including advanced data centers and AI models like ALLAM, one of the most powerful Arabic LLMs. The company seeks to position Saudi Arabia as a global AI innovation hub.

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Presight AI now listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

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15 May 202628 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Presight AI now listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Presight AI Holding PLC has been listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, raising approximately $496 million from its initial public offering. The offering was oversubscribed by a factor of 136, indicating strong demand from investors. As a leader in AI-powered big data analytics, Presight AI's listing presents new opportunities for market investors. The shares are listed under the ticker 'Presight', reflecting the company's success in attracting significant investments.