On May 22, 2025, G42, a tech conglomerate based in the UAE, announced the partnership with Mistral AI, a French AI startup, to work on the next-generation-AI technology, platforms, and infrastructure. The collaboration represented a first step forward in creating inclusive, open, and interoperable AI technologies. The partnership was announced during the Choose France summit in Paris. This partnership is furthering a growing partnership between the UAE and France concerning AI.
The partnership is part of a broader cooperation concerning AI projects that was announced by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron earlier in 2023.
Open and Interoperable AI for the World
G42, through its subsidiaries like Core42 (AI infrastructure) and Inception (AI platforms and solutions), brings vast operational scale and technical depth to the partnership. Mistral AI, based in Paris, is best known for its cutting-edge work on open-weight large language models and foundation model research.
Together, the two organizations aim to build AI systems that are open, secure, and globally accessible—focusing on sovereignty, interoperability, and responsible development.
AI Development Across Global Markets
The partnership between G42 and Mistral AI will cover the entire AI value chain. This includes training AI models, building autonomous AI agents, and developing core infrastructure. They will also create industry-specific AI applications across Europe, the Middle East, and the Global South.
A key focus will be the integration of Mistral AI’s advanced models with G42’s existing AI systems. This will be done in a way that protects intellectual property and ensures technical independence. It will also support large-scale deployment in real-world scenarios.
In addition, both companies plan to promote each other’s AI platforms. They aim to expand into new international markets while strengthening their presence in existing ones.
MBZUAI to Join Forces on AI Research and Talent
Another key aspect of the collaboration relates to academic and research synergy. Mistral AI will work closely with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi, the world’s first dedicated AI university. The collaboration will involve cutting-edge AI research.
Specific emphasis is placed on research in foundational models, energy-efficient architectures, and safety in AI. The collaboration will also facilitate talent creation and translation of research into operationally deployable solutions!
A Blueprint for Open and Inclusive AI
G42-Mistral AI represents a flagship example of cross-border AI cooperation – proving that the future of AI can be powerful yet practiced. With their commitment to openness, innovation, and accessibility, the two companies are embarking on the same mission – to create equitable access to the positive benefits of artificial intelligence in unserved contexts.
During this moment when the global conversation is leaning toward ethical AI advancement, this partnership creates a high bar for responsible innovation, regional collaboration, and infrastructure that prioritizes inclusivity at scale.
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