Abu Dhabi-based technology group G42 has launched a new subsidiary, G42 Europe and UK, headquartered in London. The move signals the company’s ambition to transform the AI landscape across the UK and Europe by delivering tailored private sector solutions and supporting government efforts to build sovereign AI infrastructure.
The new unit will be led by Omar Mir, a board member at World Wide Technology, alongside G42’s General Counsel, Marty Edelman. Mir said the group plans to use its advanced AI systems to accelerate digital transformation and improve competitiveness across key sectors. Edelman described Europe and the UK as “dynamic environments” for AI-led innovation.
The London office forms part of G42’s wider expansion plans in the region, including the development of data centres and high-performance computing hubs in France and Italy. Through its European base, G42 aims to combine global AI expertise with local compliance and regulatory awareness, offering services ranging from strategic consulting to infrastructure deployment.
This announcement follows G42’s appointment as the exclusive AI partner of VivaTech, Europe’s leading tech and start-up event, for its 2025 and 2026 editions. The partnership was formalised at the Choose France Summit and reflects strengthening UAE–France ties in AI. Maurice Levy, Chairman of VivaTech, said the collaboration would help drive debate on innovation and the ethical implications of AI technologies.
G42 has also partnered with Italian AI firm iGenius to create what is described as the largest sovereign-grade AI infrastructure in Europe. Powered by NVIDIA’s Blackwell GPUs, the platform is intended to support critical sectors such as finance, industry and government, reinforcing both countries’ ambitions to deepen tech cooperation.
This expansion builds on G42’s previous ventures, including a $1.5 billion investment from Microsoft to support AI development and training initiatives. That partnership also led to a $1 billion global developer fund focused on AI safety and security.
G42’s entry into the European market positions it as a major player in shaping responsible, sustainable AI innovation. With plans to enhance digital sovereignty and promote ethical practices, the company aims to drive industrial and economic transformation at scale across the continent.
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