Qadi, the Middle East’s first sovereign regulatory compliance platform, has entered a strategic partnership with Core42, a G42 company. According to Qadi’s official announcement, the deal will see Qadi run its services on Core42’s sovereign cloud infrastructure. The significance of the Qadi Core42 partnership extends beyond technology; it establishes a framework that keeps sensitive legal and compliance data fully within the UAE’s jurisdiction, a critical requirement for the region’s institutions.
The strategic value of sovereign infrastructure
The core of the partnership is Qadi’s use of Core42’s Sovereign Public Cloud. This ensures that all data, AI model training, and computing processes are contained within the UAE. For industries like law and finance, data sovereignty is not just a feature but a prerequisite for operation. By building on an infrastructure that guarantees in-country data residency, Qadi gains a fundamental competitive advantage and provides its clients with the assurance that their information is protected under regional laws and enterprise-grade governance.
Mohamad El Charif, Founder of Qadi, said: “Partnering with Core42 gives us the infrastructure we need to operate confidently at scale. Our collaboration with Core42 strengthens our ability to deliver this vision while maintaining the strict data sovereignty our clients expect.”
From legal tools to compliance engines
Previously, legal technology offered fragmented tools for individual tasks. Qadi’s model represents a structural shift by deconstructing local laws and regulations into AI agents that proactively integrate compliance into business workflows. Instead of a lawyer using an AI copilot to review a contract, Qadi’s agents can automatically perform a first-pass review of an NDA against local requirements and internal policies. This changes the value chain from reactive support to a proactive compliance engine.
“Qadi is doing something distinct. We aren’t just building a copilot; we’re building the engine for compliance automation,” added El Charif. “By bridging the gap between strategic legal advisory and AI, Qadi empowers the next generation of legal services in the region.”
Looking forward: Funding and regional alignment
This infrastructure partnership follows Qadi’s pre-seed funding round led by Incubayt earlier this year. The investment is being used to deepen the platform’s engineering capabilities and expand regional partnerships. The collaboration with Core42 provides the technical foundation for this expansion.
Mohammed Retmi, Vice President of Sovereign Public Cloud at Core42, noted the importance of building locally anchored AI. “The legal sector has long needed tools that reflect the region’s requirements. Working with Qadi allows us to offer our cloud and AI capabilities to a field that has unique sensitivities around data protection and compliance.” As the UAE continues its ambitious digital transformation goals, this partnership positions legal tech as a key enabler.
Funding details
Qadi’s partnership with Core42 follows a pre-seed funding round led by Incubayt. While the specific amount was not disclosed, the capital is being used to deepen the platform’s engineering, expand regional partnerships, and prepare for a wider rollout across the MENAT region.