emirates7 - G42, a global technology group based in Abu Dhabi, and World Wide Technology (WWT), a leading U.S. systems integrator and tech solutions provider, have jointly launched Forge42, a cutting-edge AI acceleration company. This significant initiative marks a major step forward in boosting local innovation and technological capabilities in the UAE.
The announcement was made at “Make it in the Emirates,” the UAE’s premier manufacturing forum, and attended by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.
Forge42 embodies the UAE’s strategic vision to lead in technology innovation and foster international collaboration. The company will function as a platform where advanced AI solutions are conceived, tested, and scaled. Its mission is to empower both local and global enterprises with state-of-the-art tools and infrastructure to drive innovation across vital industries such as manufacturing, energy, logistics, healthcare, and finance. This move reinforces the UAE’s shift from a technology consumer to a producer and global exporter of high-tech solutions.
As a comprehensive AI acceleration hub, Forge42 offers the essential infrastructure for companies to swiftly develop, trial, and scale AI applications. It enables UAE-based firms to integrate AI into their products and operations, enhancing their competitiveness and readiness for global markets.
Additionally, Forge42 will promote global manufacturing excellence by helping companies refine production methods, accelerate innovation cycles, and improve overall efficiency and competitiveness.
Through strategic alliances with tech giants like NVIDIA, AMD, Dell, and Microsoft, Forge42 will provide secure, high-performance computing environments and modular testing capabilities. These partnerships ensure fast-paced development while preserving national control over critical technology.
Peng Xiao, CEO of G42, emphasized, “Our collaboration with WWT reflects a mutual dedication to building robust, lasting AI infrastructure that empowers industries and nations. Forge42 is about more than just technology—it's about generating momentum that drives innovation, boosts competitiveness, and positions the UAE as a global AI leader.”
Omar Mir, International Board Member at WWT, added, “We’re honored to work with G42 on this visionary project. By combining our global expertise in infrastructure and advanced technology, we’re creating an ecosystem where ideas move quickly from concept to impactful solutions—within the UAE and around the world.”
Designed to be both a launchpad and a testbed, Forge42 will enable rapid innovation, helping businesses bring AI-driven solutions to market faster and strengthening the UAE’s global industrial standing.
The announcement was made at “Make it in the Emirates,” the UAE’s premier manufacturing forum, and attended by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.
Forge42 embodies the UAE’s strategic vision to lead in technology innovation and foster international collaboration. The company will function as a platform where advanced AI solutions are conceived, tested, and scaled. Its mission is to empower both local and global enterprises with state-of-the-art tools and infrastructure to drive innovation across vital industries such as manufacturing, energy, logistics, healthcare, and finance. This move reinforces the UAE’s shift from a technology consumer to a producer and global exporter of high-tech solutions.
As a comprehensive AI acceleration hub, Forge42 offers the essential infrastructure for companies to swiftly develop, trial, and scale AI applications. It enables UAE-based firms to integrate AI into their products and operations, enhancing their competitiveness and readiness for global markets.
Additionally, Forge42 will promote global manufacturing excellence by helping companies refine production methods, accelerate innovation cycles, and improve overall efficiency and competitiveness.
Through strategic alliances with tech giants like NVIDIA, AMD, Dell, and Microsoft, Forge42 will provide secure, high-performance computing environments and modular testing capabilities. These partnerships ensure fast-paced development while preserving national control over critical technology.
Peng Xiao, CEO of G42, emphasized, “Our collaboration with WWT reflects a mutual dedication to building robust, lasting AI infrastructure that empowers industries and nations. Forge42 is about more than just technology—it's about generating momentum that drives innovation, boosts competitiveness, and positions the UAE as a global AI leader.”
Omar Mir, International Board Member at WWT, added, “We’re honored to work with G42 on this visionary project. By combining our global expertise in infrastructure and advanced technology, we’re creating an ecosystem where ideas move quickly from concept to impactful solutions—within the UAE and around the world.”
Designed to be both a launchpad and a testbed, Forge42 will enable rapid innovation, helping businesses bring AI-driven solutions to market faster and strengthening the UAE’s global industrial standing.