– G42 vision and a new beginning: The G42 Group in Abu Dhabi has been able to consolidate its position as one of the most important technological forces in the UAE, leading the fields of artificial intelligence, big data, and space technologies. Among its companies, Space42 and Presight stand out as clear examples of how G42 is shaping the industries of the future.
– Space42: The merging of space with artificial intelligence: Space42 arose from the merger of Bayanat, a leader in geospatial intelligence and artificial intelligence, with Yahsat, the national satellite operator in the Emirates. The idea was ambitious: to combine satellites in space with AI-powered analytics on Earth. Thus, a company was established that goes beyond being a satellite services provider, to become an integrated enterprise in space technologies and artificial intelligence.
– Sovereignty, innovation, and openness to the world: What distinguishes Space42 is its focus on enhancing national sovereignty and innovation. It is building in Abu Dhabi the first center in the Middle East to manufacture satellites using synthetic aperture radar technology, giving the UAE the ability to design, build and test its satellites locally. At the same time, it is opening up to the world through projects such as “Map Africa” in cooperation with Microsoft and Esri, to draw accurate maps of all countries of the continent to support development and planning.
Its expertise also extends to daily life through “Texai”, the first self-driving vehicle service in the Emirates, which has proven its success on the streets of Abu Dhabi using high-resolution maps, advanced artificial intelligence, and real-time spatial analyses.
– Artificial Intelligence at the core of Space42: Artificial Intelligence is at the core of Space42’s work, as it contributes to improving the efficiency of satellite networks, automating the analysis of large satellite images, predicting risks, and providing governments, businesses and communities with practical, actionable insights. The story of Space42 is the story of an ambition that merges space with artificial intelligence to enhance the UAE’s sovereignty and expand its presence regionally and internationally.
– Presight: The power of big data and generative artificial intelligence: On the other side of the G42 portfolio is Presight, which is headquartered in Abu Dhabi and listed on the capital market. It has quickly become a regional leader in big data analytics and generative artificial intelligence, known for its ability to transform complex data into actionable insights that support governments, businesses and communities. BriSight has also expanded its activity globally through partnerships with major institutions such as Intel, ADNOC, and the UAE Ministry of Economy.
– A balance between diversity and depth: What makes Brisite special is its ability to combine diversity and depth. Its advanced platform, Taq, integrates various types of structured and unstructured, geospatial and multimedia data into a unified system of insights. At the same time, it focuses deeply on strategic sectors such as energy, finance, public services and smart cities. Its acquisition of the majority stake in AIQ, a company specializing in energy solutions, confirms its commitment to precise sector expertise. It also invests in the future through accelerators for startups and innovation funds to support promising projects.
– A clear imprint in various sectors: Brisite has prominent contributions in several fields: in the health sector, it works on population health models and predictive diagnostics, in smart cities it has completed projects for urban management, and in the field of safety, it enhances emergency preparedness through strategic partnerships. Leveraging G42’s supercomputing power, PreSight also develops generative AI models to accelerate enterprise adoption of these technologies.
– Artificial Intelligence as a strategic enabler: BriSight embodies the strategic role of artificial intelligence as a key enabler: it increases efficiency and reduces costs in government and energy, enhances risk management in the financial sector, provides real-time monitoring in smart cities, and enables personalized educational experiences for individuals.
– G42’s dual power: Together, Space42 and Brisight present an integrated picture of how G42 employs artificial intelligence as a strategic force: the first enhances the UAE’s presence in space and geospatial intelligence, and the second transforms data into insights that change the features of industries. Both embody the UAE’s vision of combining technology, sovereignty and innovation to consolidate its position on the global stage.
