UAE’s Stargate AI campus to start with 200 MW in 2026

The UAE’s Stargate AI campus, led by Abu Dhabi’s G42, will bring its first 200 MW of capacity online in 2026 as part of its grand 5 GW AI data center buildout. The development draws in Nvidia, OpenAI, Cisco, Oracle, and SoftBank collaborators. Power sources will include nuclear, solar, and natural gas. The campus aims to position the UAE as a global AI infrastructure hub, though U.S. export scrutiny of technology ties to G42 could impact expansion pace.