The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a $1 billion initiative aimed at expanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure and AI-enabled services across the African continent. The “AI for development initiative” was unveiled by UAE Minister of State Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri at the G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Ghana has signed a $1 billion deal with UAE to establish Africa’s largest AI and tech hub in Ningo-Prampram. pic.twitter.com/P63Oqod1eX
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The funding is specifically designed to help African countries meet their national development priorities by integrating AI technology into crucial sectors, including education, healthcare, and climate adaptation.
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The UAE views AI not just as a future industry but as a “cornerstone of humanity’s future,” committing to developing responsible and inclusive AI for global benefit. The initiative will be implemented by the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) in cooperation with the UAE Foreign Aid Agency.
The announcement reinforces the UAE’s growing role as a major investor in Africa; its total investments exceeded $118 billion between 2020 and 2024. The UAE, which was invited as a guest to the G20 summit, is now seeking to deploy its significant AI capabilities and expertise to ensure no country in the Global South is left behind in the AI age.
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