# Core42 Advances AI Governance Infrastructure in UAE

Core42 is deploying its Signature Private Cloud solution designed for Secret and Top Secret data, sovereign AI orchestration, and mission-critical workloads to support UAE government and regulated sectors in 2026. This initiative integrates AI governance and security directly into the infrastructure layer, emphasizing sovereignty and resilience amid growing national infrastructure reliance on AI. The move highlights increasing demand for sovereign cloud and continuous governance controls in the Middle East, signaling procurement opportunities for contractors specializing in sovereign cloud, AI security, and compliance solutions.

- Core42 acts as prime contractor delivering sovereign AI infrastructure tailored for sensitive government and regulated environments in the UAE
- Procurement professionals should note the strategic focus on embedding governance and sovereignty controls within AI systems, reflecting evolving compliance and security requirements
- This development indicates expanding market demand for sovereign cloud services and AI security solutions in the Middle East, relevant for vendors targeting government and regulated sectors
- Organizations can leverage this trend to align offerings with sovereign cloud capabilities and AI governance frameworks to meet emerging procurement needs in the region

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Services
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Abu Dhabi Government
- Central Bank of the UAE
- US Air Force
- US Space Force

### Vendors
- Core42 (prime contractor)
- Aster DM Healthcare (investor/healthcare operator)
- Al Tawfeeq for Development and Investment (ATDI) (investor)

### Key Quotes
> One of the biggest shifts will be from policy-based AI governance to governance and sovereignty controls built directly into AI systems and infrastructure.
> — Rajeev Nair, Senior Vice President for Special Projects, Core42

### Sources
- [Core42's Rajeev Nair on how AI governance and security are moving into the infrastructure layer](https://gulfbusiness.com/en/2026/artificial-intelligence/core42s-rajeev-nair-on-how-ai-governance-security-are-moving-into-the-infrastructure-layer) - Gulf Business