ABU DHABI'S MGX CLOSES $49B AI MEGA-FUND
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MGX, an Abu Dhabi-based investment firm, raised $49 billion for an artificial intelligence-focused fund, surpassing its $45 billion target. The firm plans to deploy as much as $10 billion annually over the coming years.
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