In a strategic move to accelerate Sovereign AI UAE capabilities, e& UAE has partnered with Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, to launch a new platform that enables secure, in-country AI deployment at scale. The announcement, made in Abu Dhabi on 20 July 2026, marks a significant step toward strengthening the UAE’s position as a global AI powerhouse.
A Unified Sovereign AI Platform
The newly introduced Sovereign AI Compute platform represents the first joint offering under a broader global collaboration between e& UAE and Core42. It provides organisations across the UAE and international markets with immediate access to secure, sovereign GPU infrastructure, enabling faster deployment of AI applications and use cases.
By combining Core42’s Sovereign AI Cloud with e& UAE’s national-scale digital infrastructure, the platform delivers a fully integrated ecosystem that supports AI development from strategy to production within a unified operational and commercial framework.
Addressing AI Deployment Challenges
As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, many face challenges in accessing scalable in-country GPU infrastructure. Traditional cloud environments often lack sufficient local capacity, while on-premises solutions require high capital investment and long implementation timelines.
The new platform addresses these barriers by offering on-demand GPU resources, enabling organisations to build, train, fine-tune, infer and deploy AI models efficiently while ensuring that sensitive data remains within the UAE.
Leadership Insights
Esam Mahmoud, Senior Vice President, SMB Sales and Marketing at e& UAE, emphasised the importance of this collaboration in simplifying AI adoption. He highlighted that the platform provides enterprises and government entities with a faster, more secure pathway to operationalise AI at scale, supporting the UAE’s ambition to build an AI-native economy.
Jaafar Al Hashmi, Vice President of Government Relations and Market Development at Core42, noted that large-scale AI deployment requires infrastructure that is secure, compliant and resilient. He added that the partnership transforms sovereign AI from a foundational capability into a fully operational framework designed for real-world execution.
Supporting the UAE’s AI Vision
The initiative aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, which aims to integrate advanced AI systems across government, healthcare, finance, mobility and digital infrastructure.
Through this partnership, Sovereign AI UAE becomes a key enabler of agentic AI systems capable of analysing data, making decisions and executing tasks autonomously, helping reduce bureaucracy, improve efficiency and drive economic diversification.
High-Performance Infrastructure and Connectivity
Sovereign AI Compute supports a wide range of workloads through Core42’s heterogeneous accelerators, complemented by expert implementation services via Core42 Delivery Services.
e& UAE enhances this offering with carrier-grade, high-bandwidth connectivity that securely links enterprise environments to sovereign GPU infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across sectors such as government, healthcare, financial services, energy, education and manufacturing.
Commercial and Operational Advantages
The platform offers multiple benefits, including faster time-to-value for AI projects, no upfront capital expenditure, competitive pricing with zero egress fees, and full compliance with data sovereignty requirements through in-country data residency.
These advantages make it an attractive solution for organisations seeking scalable, secure and cost-efficient AI deployment.
Strengthening Digital Resilience
The partnership also contributes to national digital resilience, building on Core42’s broader initiatives such as the Signature National Disaster Recovery Cloud (NDRC). This sovereign infrastructure solution is designed to ensure operational continuity for governments and critical sectors during large-scale disruptions.
GPU Connect: Simplifying the AI Journey
To further enhance customer value, e& UAE has introduced GPU Connect—an exclusive service that integrates advanced GPU capabilities with premium connectivity. This bundled approach simplifies AI adoption while maximising both technical performance and commercial efficiency.
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