Dennis Schulz

The world is waking up to a new power in artificial intelligence and it’s not where most people expect. Abu Dhabi-based G42 has officially landed on TIME’s 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies, and it’s easy to see why. The company is behind what’s soon to become the largest AI infrastructure project outside the U.S.: a 10-square-mile AI campus that will include supercomputers and a science park. Built with the support of UAE leadership and in collaboration with U.S. companies like OpenAI, the project is central to the country’s ambitious 2031 AI superpower goal. But G42 isn’t thinking local. The company’s footprint is global spanning from Europe’s first giga-scale AI supercomputer project to new AI initiatives in Kenya and the United States. This isn’t about trying to copy Silicon Valley. It’s about creating an alternative hub of AI advancement, one that’s backed by serious capital and even more serious ambition. G42’s messaging is clear: this is about partnersh...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been recognized as one of the top 10 countries worldwide for the number of artificial intelligence (AI) companies per million population, according to the Global AI Competitiveness Index developed by the International Finance Forum (IFF) and Deep Knowledge Group.  This ranking underscores the UAE's strategic investments and forward-thinking policies in the field of AI. In 2017, the UAE became the first nation to appoint a Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, signaling its commitment to becoming a leader in AI innovation. The government's AI Strategy 2031 aims to contribute AED 335 billion (approximately USD 91 billion) to the nation's GDP by 2031 and reduce operational costs by 50% through AI integration. To support these ambitious goals, the UAE has launched several initiatives to attract and develop AI talent. The Golden Visa program offers 10-year residency to AI professionals, encouraging experts from around the world to cont...