G42 and Mistral AI Join Forces to Create Next-Gen AI Platforms and Infrastructure

Strategic Partnership: G42 and Mistral AI

In a significant development for the global AI industry, G42, a leading technology group based in Abu Dhabi, and Mistral AI, a top AI company located in Paris, have announced their strategic partnership aimed at creating next-generation AI platforms and infrastructure. This new alliance, unveiled during the Choose France event, reflects the growing collaboration between the UAE and France in building open, secure, and interoperable AI solutions for the world.

Background of the Partnership

This partnership aligns with broader agreements on AI collaboration, supported by the UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron, which were established in February 2025. It highlights the strengthening relationship between the two nations in shaping a future where AI is accessible and open to everyone. The collaboration builds upon nearly five decades of economic and cultural relationships between the UAE and France, representing a new chapter in inter-regional cooperation regarding AI.

Combining Expertise for Innovation

G42's AI scale and capability will be augmented through its various operational subsidiaries, particularly Core42, which focuses on AI infrastructure, deployment, and solution development. In collaboration with Mistral AI, renowned for its pioneering work in open-weight large language models, the partnership promises to cover the entire AI value chain, from training AI models to developing industry-specific applications across Europe, the Middle East, and Global South.

According to Peng Xiao, CEO of G42, "Our partnership exemplifies a new model for AI development that seeks a balance between central control and interoperability, as well as ambitions and responsibilities. Together with Mistral AI, we are not just building technology, but laying the groundwork for an independent digital future, in which trust and transparency are unwavering."

Focus Areas and Future Endeavors

The collaboration aims to integrate Mistral AI’s platform with G42's technology stack while maintaining technical autonomy and intellectual property management designed to safeguard innovation for scalable deployment. Both companies will also look for reciprocal opportunities to advance their offerings in existing and new international markets.

Mistral AI will further explore partnership opportunities with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first AI-focused university based in Abu Dhabi. This effort aims at advanced research and development of frontier foundational models, nurturing talent, and translating modern research into practical AI solutions.

Eric Xing, president and a professor at MBZUAI, remarked, "We look forward to collaborating with Mistral AI and G42 to advance AI technology in the areas of next-generation foundational models, energy efficiency, and safety. Our shared values of promoting innovation, collaboration, accessibility, and inclusivity position us excellently to push forward AI research for the benefit of all."

Commitment to Inclusive Development

The agreement is part of a broader commitment to fostering innovation, openness, economic opportunities, and inclusive AI development, especially in regions with historically weaker technological infrastructure. The partnership announced today between G42 and Mistral AI will serve as a flagship example of bilateral collaboration, establishing a new, accessible, and open trajectory for artificial intelligence.

About the Companies

G42: G42 is a global technology group creating visionary AI-powered capabilities to foster a better future. Based in Abu Dhabi, G42 operates worldwide, endorsing AI as a positive force in healthcare, energy, transportation, and more. Its portfolio includes brands like Core42, Inception, Space42, and Presight. For more information, visit www.g42.ai.

Mistral AI: Mistral AI is a pioneer in generative artificial intelligence, providing the world with tools to build and leverage the most groundbreaking technologies of our time. The company is committed to democratizing AI by offering efficient, optimized, and modern models, products, and solutions with an open-source approach. Based in France, Mistral AI maintains independence, protecting a decentralized and transparent approach to technology while establishing a strong global presence in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. Learn more at mistral.ai.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI): MBZUAI is an Abu Dhabi-based university focusing on research. It is the world’s first institution entirely dedicated to advancing science through AI, fostering the next generation of AI leaders, and driving significant AI applications with world-class education and interdisciplinary research. In 2025, MBZUAI launched its first undergraduate program, a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, featuring two distinct study paths: Business and Engineering. Further information can be found at www.mbzuai.ac.ae.