Abu Dhabi-based Core42, the sovereign cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure provider under G42, has entered a strategic alliance with Solutions+ that signals a decisive shift toward integrated, nationally-controlled AI infrastructure in the Gulf. The partnership, unveiled at Make it in the Emirates, positions Core42 as the foundational infrastructure layer serving both the Mubadala Investment Company portfolio and Abu Dhabi government entities, while Solutions+ assumes the role of primary implementation partner through its WEAVE AI platform. This arrangement represents more than a commercial agreement—it reflects the UAE’s accelerating consolidation of sovereign capital around critical technology infrastructure, positioning the emirate as a regional hub for secure, state-aligned AI development.
The collaboration establishes a vertically integrated model where Core42’s Compass API delivers sovereign-compliant GPU compute and large language model access to power Solutions+’s enterprise AI applications. This architecture directly addresses the growing tension between rapid AI adoption and data sovereignty requirements across the MENA region, where governments are increasingly mandating that critical infrastructure remain within national borders. The framework extends beyond the Mubadala ecosystem, creating a template for other sovereign wealth funds and government entities across the UAE and wider region to access scalable AI infrastructure while maintaining regulatory compliance—a dynamic likely to influence similar partnerships throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council states.
This partnership illuminates the evolving landscape of regional technology investment, where established sovereign capital vehicles like Mubadala are making targeted stakes in AI infrastructure companies to support broader economic transformation goals. Solutions+ becomes the first downstream partner to leverage Core42’s sovereign infrastructure at scale, while also taking leadership on Oracle Fusion and OCI services across select enterprise accounts—a move that could reshape how multinational technology providers approach government and enterprise clients in the region. The collaboration’s emphasis on delivery speed and governance positions it as a potential blueprint for other regional markets seeking to balance technological advancement with national security imperatives.
The timing coincides with intensified competition among Gulf states to establish themselves as regional AI leaders, with Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project and Qatar’s national AI strategies representing parallel efforts to institutionalize sovereign technology development. However, the Core42-Solutions+ model stands apart through its emphasis on immediate production-readiness and integration with existing government operational frameworks. As regional venture capital flows increasingly target AI infrastructure opportunities, this partnership demonstrates how sovereign-backed entities are bypasssing traditional financing mechanisms to build the foundational layers necessary for long-term digital sovereignty in the MENA region.
