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Mubadala Explores $6.3B AI Data Center Investment in Japan

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company, through its AI platform MGX, is considering a $6.3 billion investment for an AI data center in Japan. This project involves collaboration with US startup BitGrid and Japanese firm S2.

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DXB Start·August 8, 2026·1 min read·29 minutes ago

Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, is evaluating a significant $6.3 billion investment to develop an AI data center in Japan. The initiative involves partnerships with the US startup BitGrid and Japan-based S2.

This exploration highlights the UAE's strategic interest and commitment to global AI infrastructure development and technological advancement. While the investment is outside the UAE, such large-scale projects can foster broader technological growth and collaboration that benefits the wider Gulf tech ecosystem.

Last updated August 8, 2026

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