UAE Launches AI Fund to Propel Innovation and Global Startup Leadership

September 23, 2025
UAE Launches AI Fund to Propel Innovation and Global Startup Leadership
  • Backed by Presight's AI expertise and Shorooq's strong investment track record, a new fund has been launched to connect visionary founders with strategic capital, mentorship, and access to a broad distribution network that includes the UAE, G42, and Presight's international customer base.

  • This fund will focus on investments in AI, machine learning, and data analytics across sectors such as smart cities, energy, fintech, AR/VR, Industry 4.0, and deep tech, aiming to foster innovation in these cutting-edge areas.

  • His Excellency Mansoor Al Mansoori emphasized Abu Dhabi’s leadership in global AI innovation and highlighted the UAE’s trusted role in AI development and deployment.

  • This AI investment initiative aligns with a recent UAE government campaign announced just a day earlier, which aims to position the country as the world’s startup capital by attracting 10,000 entrepreneurs and creating 30,000 jobs within five years.

  • The initiative also seeks to bridge ecosystems across East and West, showcasing the region’s resources and commitment to AI innovation, with a focus on scalable solutions capable of making a global impact.

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