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The UAE plans to build an 8-exafloop supercomputer in India
Abu Dhabi has announced plans to build a national-scale artificial intelligence supercomputer in India with a computing capacity of 8 exafloops, marking a new milestone in the development of the country’s AI infrastructure.
The system will be implemented by G42, an Abu Dhabi-based global technology group, and Cerebras, the manufacturer of the world’s fastest AI inference systems, in partnership with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and the Indian Centre for Advanced Computing Development (C-DAC).
The groundbreaking project was announced on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, following the fifth round of the UAE-India Strategic Dialogue held in December 2025 and the visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India in January 2026, which solidified a comprehensive partnership framework across the defense, technology, space, and energy sectors.
The new system boasts an 8 exaflop capacity, representing a massive increase in peak computing power and heralding India's transition to a new era of exaflop-level AI infrastructure. This will significantly expand the country's advanced computing capabilities for developing AI applications.
The system will operate from within India, adhering to Indian governance frameworks, with all data remaining within national jurisdiction. Designed to meet sovereign security and regulatory compliance requirements, the supercomputer will be a key asset in India's AI mission.
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On this occasion, Manu Jain, CEO of G42 India, stated, "Sovereign AI infrastructure has become a cornerstone of national competitiveness. This project provides India with sovereign computing power on a national scale, enabling researchers, innovators, and local businesses to transform into AI-powered entities while ensuring complete data sovereignty and security."
Once operational, the supercomputer will be accessible to various sectors of the Indian economy, from leading research institutions and startups to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), government ministries, and other government entities. This model is designed to promote equal access to advanced computing capabilities and reduce barriers to innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly for applications serving India’s approximately 1.4 billion people.
Richard Morton, Executive Director of the Foundational Models Institute at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), said: “MBZUAI is committed to advancing AI research and education to address real-world challenges. This partnership with India reflects a shared commitment to facilitating access to advanced AI computing for researchers and students, enabling significant advancements in critical sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and education.”
Andy Hook, Chief Strategy Officer at Cerebras, said: “Cerebras and G42 have successfully delivered the Condor Galaxy supercomputers in the United States, demonstrating that our technologies are specifically designed to handle the most complex and large-scale AI workloads.
Deploying this system in India is a significant step towards enhancing its computing capabilities and supporting its sovereign AI initiatives. It will also accelerate large-scale model training and inference processes, enabling researchers and developers to create AI solutions tailored to India’s specific needs.”
This project complements G42’s commitment to supporting countries in building their national AI capabilities.
In December 2025, the group, in collaboration with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, launched the latest version of the open-source Nanda 87p large language model, which includes 87 billion operands, in both Hindi and English.
As one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies, India is playing a pivotal role in driving regional AI innovation. The new supercomputer aims to enhance India's ability to securely build, deploy, and scale artificial intelligence systems within its national borders.
G42 is a leading global technology group that creates and develops AI technologies to shape a better future. Founded in Abu Dhabi and operating globally, G42 champions AI as a pivotal force for public good across various sectors.
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