UAE's e& Partners with Aleria to Boost AI for SMEs, Strengthening Digital Sovereignty
At Make it in the Emirates 2025, e& UAE and AI provider Aleria joined forces to empower SMEs with sovereign AI tools. A strategic move that highlights the UAE’s innovation vision and offers a model for Asia’s digital future.
At the 2025 "Make it in the Emirates" forum, e& UAE (formerly Etisalat), a leading telecommunications provider in the Middle East, announced a strategic partnership with Aleria, a sovereign AI solutions provider. This collaboration aims to empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the UAE with advanced, locally developed AI tools, reinforcing the nation's commitment to digital autonomy and innovation-led growth.
Aleria, already working with major national institutions like the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA), delivers secure AI tools tailored to meet the regulatory and strategic needs of the Emirati ecosystem. Through this partnership, e& and Aleria are extending these capabilities to the SMB sector, providing intelligent, scalable solutions designed for efficiency and resilience.
This alliance reflects the UAE's broader vision to build a sovereign, innovation-based economy by aligning national ambitions with world-class local technology and cross-sector collaboration. The partnership also underscores the importance of SMBs as the backbone of the UAE's economy and a key driver of its innovation-led progress.
In the context of Asia, this development is particularly relevant. The UAE's strategic location and its emphasis on digital transformation make it a pivotal player in connecting Asian markets with the Middle East and Africa. Moreover, the collaboration between e& and Aleria sets a precedent for similar partnerships in Asia, where the integration of sovereign AI solutions can drive economic growth and digital sovereignty.
