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ABU DHABI'S MGX RAISES $50B FOR AI FUND

AI DESK1 MIN READ
WED, JUN 24, 2026

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Abu Dhabi-based MGX has closed a nearly $50 billion fundraising round from regional and global investors to build one of the largest artificial intelligence infrastructure funds. The capital will accelerate spending on AI technology and infrastructure development.

MGX's $50 billion raise represents a major commitment to AI infrastructure, drawing backing from both regional and international investors. The fund positions Abu Dhabi as a significant player in the global AI race, competing with U.S. and other international investors for dominance in the sector. The massive funding round reflects growing appetite among sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors to capitalize on AI's expansion. Infrastructure spending—including data centers, computing power, and related technologies—has become a key investment focus as demand for AI capabilities accelerates. The raise underscores the strategic importance Gulf states are placing on artificial intelligence development. Abu Dhabi has positioned itself as a tech hub in recent years, with MGX emerging as a central vehicle for advancing the emirate's AI ambitions. The fund's scale puts it among the world's largest dedicated AI investment vehicles, signaling confidence in long-term AI infrastructure opportunities despite ongoing market volatility in tech sectors.

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