PwC partners with Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence group G42

PwC has entered into a strategic agreement with Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence and cloud computing company G42.

partnership will see PricewaterhouseCoopers Combining G42’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and solutions with its own set of artificial intelligence products is part of the company’s broader digital transformation services.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, G42 employs more than 2,500 people worldwide, active in aviation, energy, healthcare, Public Servicesports, transportation and smart cities.

Stephen Anderson, PwC Partner and Middle East Market Leader, said: “This partnership aims to drive AI innovation across businesses and sectors by combining PwC’s technology consulting capabilities with the G42’s track record in AI. and adoption.”

The agreement comes at a time of major demand for AI expertise. According to PwC’s own estimates, AI revenue in the Middle East is expected to account for 2 percent of global revenue by 2030 — equivalent to $320 billion. Companies across industries are keen to capitalize on the opportunities of this technology, with service providers such as PwC and G42 playing a major role in AI adoption and innovation.

One of the key areas of focus is building a federated cloud scenario that enables organizations to leverage AI in the cloud, rather than less powerful on-premises applications.

Talal Al Kaissi, CEO of G42 Cloud, said: “G42 Cloud’s scalable cloud infrastructure is designed to support UAE’s businesses and government entities with a smooth transition to a modern cloud-based infrastructure and allow them to further enhance their data practices to become data-driven Enterprise. We are proud to partner with PwC.”

At the same time, the partnership will also allow the two companies to collaborate on thought leadership. The first paper focused on digital twins has been published (“How digital twins can make smart cities better”), with several more in the works.