In a major expansion of bilateral technology ties, Abu Dhabi-based technology group G42 announced the deployment of a national-scale AI supercomputer in India. The project, which was revealed on Friday during the AI Impact Summit 2026, will provide a peak compute capacity of 8 exaflops, marking India’s transition to exaflop-scale infrastructure.
The project involves a partnership between G42 and US chipmaker Cerebras Systems. The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is also a partner. These groups will work with India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing.
The supercomputer follows a ‘sovereign AI’ framework and will be located inside India. This setup ensures that all data adheres to Indian laws and security rules.
The system can perform eight quintillion calculations per second, which is 19 times faster than India’s current power. This massive capacity will help the nation build new AI models like NANDA 87B, a model that speaks Hindi and English. This local hardware will make training such models much faster and more secure for the country.
The supercomputer is central to the India AI Mission, a government-backed program. Project leaders want everyone to use this system and build local technology. The cluster will be open to different groups, including college researchers, government offices, and small startups.
The project lowers costs for using AI and also removes technical hurdles for new businesses. The goal is to speed up AI adoption among 1.4 billion people living in India. This includes the provision of tools for doctors, farmers, and public services.
The deal follows recent meetings between the UAE and Indian leaders. It combines Abu Dhabi’s money and skills with India’s talented workers. Overall, this partnership creates a new path for international technology cooperation. The move places India among a small group of nations with their own large-scale AI tools. Furthermore, this project also helps India stay independent in the global race for artificial intelligence.