Cisco and G42 have expanded their strategic alliance to build a secure, high-performance AI infrastructure in the UAE, powered by AMD Instinct MI350X GPUs. The initiative aims to close the region’s AI compute gap, as 92% of UAE enterprises plan AI adoption, yet only 25% have sufficient GPU capacity to execute at scale.
Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, said, “This collaboration with Cisco represents the next phase of deep trust and alignment under the US-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership. Together, we’re creating a sovereign and secure AI ecosystem that drives innovation with strong governance.”
Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO of Cisco, added, “Cisco is proud to support the UAE’s next wave of AI innovation. This partnership strengthens our shared goal of building trusted, scalable, and impactful infrastructure that accelerates the nation’s digital transformation.”
Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, noted, “Our MI350X accelerators bring the performance and efficiency needed to power the UAE’s AI vision. This collaboration positions the country as a global leader in AI infrastructure.”
With this partnership, G42, Cisco, and AMD are laying the groundwork for a future-ready AI economy, reinforcing the UAE’s ambition to become a global hub for responsible and sovereign AI innovation.
