OpenAI, G42, Oracle, NVIDIA and Others Launch Stargate UAE for AI Infrastructure

A group of global technology firms, including G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank Group, and Cisco, have announced the launch of Stargate UAE, a 1-gigawatt AI compute cluster that will operate within the newly established UAE–US AI Campus in Abu Dhabi. 

The project is part of a broader initiative under the “US–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership” to strengthen collaboration between the two countries on artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.

Stargate UAE will be developed by G42 and operated jointly by OpenAI and Oracle. 

Cisco will provide AI-ready connectivity and security infrastructure, while NVIDIA will supply its Grace Blackwell GB300 systems. The first phase, a 200-megawatt AI cluster, is expected to go live in 2026.

“The launch of Stargate UAE is a significant step in the UAE–U.S. AI partnership,” said Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42. “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.”

The broader UAE–U.S. AI Campus will provide 5 gigawatts of data centre capacity across 10 square miles, making it the largest AI infrastructure deployment outside the United States. It will be powered by a mix of nuclear, solar, and natural gas energy. The site will also host a science park to support innovation and talent development.

Sam Altman, 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.”

“Stargate pairs Oracle’s AI-optimised cloud with nation-scale sovereign infrastructure. This platform will enable every UAE government agency and commercial institution to connect their data to the world’s most advanced AI models,” said Larry Ellison, chairman and CTO of Oracle. 

The initiative also supports reciprocal investment, with UAE entities expected to fund digital infrastructure in the United States under the “America First Investment Policy.”

Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, said, “With Stargate UAE, we are building the AI infrastructure to power the country’s vision – to empower its people, grow its economy, and shape its future.”

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son added, “The UAE becomes the first nation beyond America to embrace this sovereign AI platform. SoftBank is proud to support the UAE’s leap forward.”

Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco, said, “By embedding our secure AI-optimised networking fabric, we’re building smart, secure and energy efficient networks that will turn intelligence into impact at global scale.”

The announcement follows last week’s unveiling of the UAE–U.S. AI Campus in Abu Dhabi, attended by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and U.S. President Donald J. Trump.