UAE: Aleria and NVIDIA Forge Strategic Alliance to Power the Nation’s Sovereign AI and Cloud Revolution

How Abu Dhabi’s bold vision for data sovereignty and AI-driven innovation is taking shape through a high-performance national cloud infrastructure.

An “Entirely Local” Cloud Built by Design

In a landmark move announced in October 2025, Aleria, a UAE-based leader in sovereign, big-data-powered AI systems, has joined forces with NVIDIA to accelerate the nation’s ambition for sovereign artificial intelligence and a national cloud infrastructure.

The initiative aims to build an ecosystem that is fully designed, managed, and operated within the UAE, ensuring complete data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and world-class performance for both the public and private sectors.

Key components of the partnership include:

• Deployment of NVIDIA DGX GB300 systems equipped with DDN storage and Hopper architecture, designed for next-generation AI workloads.
• Aleria OS, a cloud-native platform capable of orchestrating thousands of GPUs across local clusters, seamlessly bridging on-premises and hyperscale environments.
• A “Super App” co-developed with Tawasal, combining secure communication, automation, and productivity under a sovereign, unified interface.

The Strategic Rationale

At the heart of this partnership lies a clear ambition: to make the UAE fully autonomous in its technological future. The pursuit of digital sovereignty is central ensuring that the nation no longer depends on foreign hyperscalers and retains full control of its data, infrastructure, and cloud systems.

Equally important is the drive for technological leadership. By developing a homegrown, high-performance AI ecosystem, the UAE is positioning itself as a global innovation producer, capable of shaping the next generation of digital transformation rather than simply adopting it.

Finally, the emphasis on security and regulatory compliance reflects a new global standard for trust and governance. A "sovereign cloud" means that all sensitive data remains within national borders, governed by local laws and ethical frameworks, reinforcing transparency and resilience across sectors.

Challenges and a Shared Vision

Eric Leandri, CEO of Aleria, emphasized the transformative nature of this initiative:

“This partnership with NVIDIA represents a pivotal step in building a sovereign AI ecosystem that empowers the UAE to lead in digital independence and innovation. Through key collaborations like the AI Board Observer at IHC, we are advancing a future where technology and sovereignty move together. Our mission is to create autonomous systems that protect data, enhance efficiency, and strengthen national capability embodying Aleria’s belief in ‘sovereignty in the palm of your hand.’”

From NVIDIA’s side, Marc Domenech, Regional Director for Enterprise META, highlighted the complexity of the challenge:

“Building sovereign AI ecosystems demands innovative approaches to data security and platform autonomy. NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure and integration tools empower partners like Aleria to deliver groundbreaking sovereign AI platforms that redefine digital trust.”

A Strategic Milestone for the UAE

The Aleria/NVIDIA alliance represents far more than a technical collaboration it is a cornerstone in the UAE’s broader vision to lead the global race toward sovereign AI and cloud independence.

If successfully deployed, this initiative could make the UAE a benchmark for nationalized AI infrastructure, attracting global talent, investment, and innovation ecosystems to its shores.

Yet, the road ahead will demand more than advanced hardware it will require strategic alignment between technology, regulation, and human capital.

With Aleria and NVIDIA now aligned on a shared vision, the UAE is positioning itself at the crossroads of sovereignty and innovation setting a precedent for the next era of intelligent, independent nations.