Abu Dhabi’s artificial intelligence and cloud company, G42, has unveiled its Hindi large language model (LLM), named Nanda, during the India-UAE Business Forum in Mumbai. Nanda is set to accelerate the growth of India’s AI industry and support G42’s global expansion efforts. The model was introduced at the event attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
Nanda, a 13-billion parameter model, was developed in collaboration with G42’s Inception, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, and Cerebras Systems. The model aims to provide over half a billion Hindi speakers access to generative AI, driving technological adoption and supporting India’s AI ecosystem.
Sheikh Khaled highlighted the importance of the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) in driving bilateral economic growth. He reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening ties with India, facilitating cross-border trade, and improving market access through a business-friendly environment.
The forum, organized by the UAE Ministry of Economy and India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, focused on sectors like healthcare, renewable energy, AI, logistics, and biotechnology. Major collaborations were announced, including:
- LuLu Group’s partnership with India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority to import organic produce.
- AD Ports Group’s collaboration with India’s Ministry of Ports to create a virtual trade corridor.
- Agreements between UAE-based International Resources Holding RSC and Indian energy companies to identify and develop global assets.
- Global Jet Technic’s maintenance services agreement with Indian airlines.
- Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry to promote private sector investments.
- Rorix Holdings’ agreement with Adani Ports to integrate advanced technologies into India’s infrastructure.
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, emphasized that the forum builds on the steady growth of bilateral non-oil trade, which reached $28.2 billion in the first half of 2024, a 9.8% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The Cepa, signed in 2022, has boosted non-oil trade between the UAE and India, with ambitions to reach $100 billion in trade by 2030.
