e& and Core42 have partnered to deliver Sovereign AI Compute, a new platform in the UAE and international markets with secure in-country access to AI infrastructure.
As a result, the new GPU-powered offering marks the first solution from a wider partnership between the two companies, which focuses on supporting secure AI adoption within the UAE.
It also aims to help organisations in the region to build critical AI capabilities.
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According to the companies, the platform provides businesses and government entities a simpler way to develop, train and deploy AI applications while keeping sensitive data within the country.
The service is designed for industries where secure AI infrastructure is particularly important, including government, healthcare, financial services, energy, education, retail and manufacturing.
Esam Mahmoud, Senior Vice President, SMB Sales and Marketing, e& UAE, said: “AI is becoming a key part of how organisations operate. Through our collaboration with Core42, we are enabling UAE enterprises and government entities a simpler, faster and more secure way to access sovereign GPU infrastructure, connect their data and operationalise AI at scale.
“This directly supports the UAE’s vision to build an AI-native economy and advance the national agentic AI agenda by enabling organisations to deploy intelligent systems that can analyse, decide and act with greater speed and confidence. The value of this platform is not only AI compute; it is the combination of AI infrastructure, private connectivity, local support and a practical route to production.”
Jaafar Al Hashmi, VP of Government Relations and Market Development, Core42, added: “AI deployment at scale demands infrastructure that can operate securely, compliantly, and with the resilience required for real-world execution.
“This partnership with e& UAE extends sovereign AI from foundational infrastructure into an operational capability, integrating compute, connectivity, and implementation into a single framework built for deployment. By strengthening these invisible foundations, we are enabling organisations across the UAE to move beyond AI ambition and towards sustained, production-grade execution.”
