TLDR : G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank Group, and Cisco s'associent pour créer Stargate UAE, une infrastructure de calcul d'IA de 1 gigawatt à Abu Dhabi, prévue pour 2026. Le projet, visant à desservir jusqu'à la moitié de la population mondiale, s'inscrit dans un partenariat plus large entre les États-Unis et les Émirats arabes unis pour accélérer le développement de l'IA.
On May 22, G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank Group, and Cisco formalized their partnership for the construction of Stargate UAE, a 1-gigawatt AI computing infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. This project is part of the "U.S.-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership" announced last week during Donald Trump's visit to the UAE, which also includes the creation of a 5 GW AI campus. The Stargate UAE cluster will be deployed by
G42, an Emirati AI player, and jointly operated by
OpenAI and
Oracle. It will integrate advanced components provided by NVIDIA (Grace Blackwell GB300 systems) and secure connectivity by
Cisco (Zero Trust). The Japanese group
SoftBank, one of OpenAI's investors with which it recently co-founded "SB OpenAI Japan," will provide strategic and financial support.
The first operational phase, representing 200 megawatts, is scheduled for 2026. According to
OpenAI,
"Stargate UAE has the potential to provide AI infrastructure and computing capacity within a 2,000-mile radius, reaching up to half of the world's population."It will be part of the AI campus covering 10 square miles, representing the largest AI deployment outside the United States. To minimize its carbon footprint, it will be powered by renewable
energy sources, including nuclear, solar, and natural gas. A science park will be integrated into the infrastructure to boost research and talent development.
Meanwhile, the UAE has committed to investing $1.4 trillion in digital infrastructure in the United States, including in the twin project Stargate U.S., in line with the American doctrine of technological relocation.
Stargate UAE: First Milestone of a Broader Geopolitical Project
This partnership also marks the first realization of
OpenAI for Countries, a recently launched initiative by
OpenAI. This program aims to offer states a new type of cooperation structured around four pillars: the development of sovereign data infrastructures, the creation of localized versions of ChatGPT, the collaborative governance of advanced AI systems, and co-investment in national startup ecosystems. The stated objective is twofold: to enable governments to develop AI aligned with democratic standards, and to offer an alternative to AI models perceived as potentially coercive.
The initiative explicitly relies on coordination with American authorities and is part of a broader strategy of global technological influence. Partner countries are thus invited to contribute to the expansion of the Stargate project, not only on their soil but also through investments in the United States, thus participating in a network of so-called "open" AI, but within an ecosystem structured around
OpenAI.
To better understand
What is NVIDIA's Grace Blackwell GB300 system, and how does it contribute to the Stargate UAE project?
NVIDIA's Grace Blackwell GB300 system is an advanced computing technology that combines high-performance data processing capabilities with AI features. Its integration into the Stargate UAE project enhances AI operations, providing increased performance for complex applications.
How does the AI Acceleration Partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates influence global technological relations?
The AI Acceleration Partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening international technological cooperation. This partnership promotes the transfer of advanced technologies and stimulates bilateral investments, while allowing both countries to position their AI infrastructures as global benchmarks, thus influencing other technological alliances.
