The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) has announced a significant partnership with Microsoft and Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and digital services. This multi-year agreement aims to implement a sovereign cloud system that will improve government service efficiency and drive innovation.
The agreement 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.
The partnership was formalized by 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.
The agreement will establish a high-performance sovereign cloud environment capable of handling over 11 million daily digital interactions across various Abu Dhabi Government entities, citizens, residents, and businesses.
Ahmed Al Kuttab highlighted, “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.”
Abu Dhabi’s ambition is to become the world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027. This will be achieved through enhancing government services, improving accessibility for citizens and residents, increasing transparency and security for businesses, and fostering an innovative and resilient public sector workforce.
Satya Nadella emphasized, “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.”
Abu Dhabi’s digital infrastructure will be supported by a AED13 billion (US$3.54 billion) investment through the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027. This strategy will introduce over 200 AI-driven solutions to enhance public service delivery, boost operational productivity, and contribute to environmental sustainability. Innovations such as TAMM 3.0, a one-stop government services app, have already reduced offline customer visits by 90% and made over 73% of transactions instantaneous.
Peng Xiao added, “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 is not just 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.”
This partnership between the Abu Dhabi Government, Microsoft, and G42 highlights the power of strategic digital transformation. By leveraging AI and sovereign cloud technologies, the collaboration reinforces Abu Dhabi’s commitment to creating an AI-powered future that delivers innovative, people-centric government services aligned with the highest global standards.
