High-performance sovereign cloud computing environment will be capable of processing over 11 million daily digital interactions
On behalf of the Abu Dhabi Government, the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) announced today a landmark agreement with Microsoft and Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and digital services, to implement a sovereign cloud system that unlocks increasing efficiencies and innovations in the provision of government services.
The agreement will create a unified, high-performance sovereign cloud computing environment capable of processing more than 11 million daily digital interactions between Abu Dhabi Government entities, citizens, residents and businesses.
“Technology has the power to transform how governments interact with people, making services more efficient, intuitive, and impactful. This partnership is a critical milestone in our digital transformation. By combining Microsoft’s cloud technologies, G42’s AI expertise, and the Government’s strategic vision, we are helping to enable a powerful platform that will redefine government services,” stated Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, chairman of the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi.
Enabling world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027
The multi-year agreement between the Abu Dhabi Government, Microsoft and Core42 was signed in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, and Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and member of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council.
Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, chairman of the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi, Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft, and Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, signed the agreement.
Through this partnership, the Abu Dhabi Government aims to enable the world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027 which is underscored by a commitment to multiple goals, including:
Enhancing government services to be more efficient and accessible for citizens and residents. Creating greater transparency and security for businesses and investors. Fostering a more resilient and innovative environment for the public sector workforce.
“AI will transform how governments operate and serve their citizens everywhere, and Abu Dhabi is leading the way. Through our partnership with the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi and G42, we are setting a standard for AI adoption in the public sector, as we help Abu Dhabi become the world’s first AI-native government,” stated Satya Nadella.
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Abu Dhabi to invest $3.54 billion in digital infrastructure
Abu Dhabi aims to automate 100 percent of its government processes, supported by AED13 billion ($3.54 billion) investment in digital infrastructure through the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027.
The strategy will implement over 200 AI-driven solutions to improve public service delivery, boost operational productivity and contribute to environmental sustainability. This is evident in innovations such as TAMM 3.0, Abu Dhabi’s one-stop government services app, which has reduced the number of offline customer visits by 90 percent and made more than 73 percent of transactions instantaneous.
“This agreement marks a pivotal step in G42’s commitment to supporting Abu Dhabi’s vision of becoming the world’s first fully AI-native government. Core42’s Sovereign Public Cloud, powered by Azure and enhanced by our sovereign controls platform, Insight, enables government entities to maintain data sovereignty while harnessing hyperscale innovation. This initiative goes beyond a technological leap; it is a commitment to building a resilient, future-ready digital infrastructure for AI modernization across Abu Dhabi government entities and sets a global benchmark for innovation,” noted Peng Xiao.
This collaboration between the Abu Dhabi Government, Microsoft, and G42 reveals the potential of strategic digital transformation to help governments operate more efficiently and responsively. By implementing AI and sovereign cloud technologies, the partnership reinforces the emirate’s commitment to enabling a responsible AI-powered future that fosters innovation and delivers people-centric services aligned with the highest global standards
