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Aleria and NVIDIA Unveil UAE's Next-Gen Sovereign AI and Cloud Ecosystem

• Aleria and NVIDIA partner to accelerate the UAE's sovereign AI and cloud transformation
• Aleria deploys NVIDIA DGX GB300 systems with DDN Storage and Hopper architecture to enable scalable, high-performance sovereign computing
• Aleria OS and Super App to deliver AI-driven communication, automation, and data sovereignty across government and enterprise sectors

Abu Dhabi, UAE - 20 October 2025: Aleria, a leading provider of sovereign big data and C-level AI solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to advance the UAE's vision for sovereign cloud software and AI-driven innovation. The collaboration focuses on developing a fully sovereign AI and cloud infrastructure, built, managed, and operated entirely within the UAE, to enable secure, scalable, and high-performance computing across government and enterprise sectors.

Through this partnership, Aleria will deploy NVIDIA DGX GB300 systems supported by DDN Storage and NVIDIA Hopper accelerated computing, creating a high-performance environment optimised for next-generation AI workloads while ensuring full data control, compliance, and digital independence. The initiative also brings together DDN and SuperPOD experts from Mbuzz to deliver world-class infrastructure and enhance performance for AI-intensive applications.

Aleria's Super App, developed in partnership with Tawasal, is now integrated into its wider technology ecosystem. Combining AI-powered communication and automation within a secure, unified interface, it enables organizations to streamline operations, improve collaboration and maintain full sovereignty over their data and communications.

Eric Leandri, CEO of Aleria, said: "This partnership with NVIDIA represents a key step in building a sovereign AI ecosystem that empowers the UAE to lead in digital independence and innovation. We are driving forward a future where technology and sovereignty go hand in hand through key collaborations such as the AI Board Observer at IHC, as well as other regional and global partnerships. Our goal is to build intelligent, autonomous systems that protect data, enhance efficiency, and strengthen national capabilities, reflecting Aleria's belief in 'sovereignty in the palm of your hand.'"

Marc Domenech, Regional Director, Enterprise META Region at NVIDIA, said: "Building truly sovereign AI ecosystems presents significant challenges that require innovative approaches to data security and platform independence. NVIDIA's cutting-edge AI infrastructure and seamless integration capabilities enable partners like Aleria to realize groundbreaking sovereign AI solutions."

Aleria has also partnered with Open Innovation to deploy an orchestration layer that maximizes GPU utilization and workload efficiency, ensuring scalability and sustainability across its AI infrastructure.

The Aleria OS operates seamlessly across environments, from NVIDIA Studio to NVIDIA DGX Spark and cloud, enabling deployment on-premises or across thousands of GPUs. This flexibility allows organizations to scale from small clusters to hyperscale operations with ease.

As Aleria continues its evolution into a global Independent Software Vendor (ISV), its Aleria OS suite is positioned as the software foundation of the Sovereign AI revolution, integrating an AI-powered communications Super App and a unified management dashboard that empowers enterprises and governments to securely manage their digital ecosystems.

By advancing secure, sovereign AI capabilities, Aleria strengthens the UAE's global leadership in digital innovation, data security, and technological sovereignty.

About Aleria

Aleria is an AI and Big Data company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, dedicated to advancing technological sovereignty and innovation. Developed in Abu Dhabi, Aleria delivers sovereign enterprise solutions to government and private sector organizations. Aleria provides secure, proprietary technologies including real-time analytics, workflow automation, and board-level decision intelligence, ensuring full data privacy within national borders. Aleria's capabilities offer a comprehensive suite of applications, including integrated data management, meeting recording and summarization, real-time collaboration, and a centralised event feed. Their solutions empower organizations to leverage AI in their workflows while maintaining full control over their data. Available both on the cloud and on-premise, Aleria ensures flexibility and scalability to meet the diverse needs of their clients.

http://www.aleria.com

EHC UAE adopts Aleria AI solutions for next-gen governance

EHC UAE has announced the integration of Aleria’s AI platform, marking a strategic move to embed artificial intelligence into its governance and executive functions.

With this deployment, EHC is aligning with top-tier entities in the UAE leveraging Aleria’s sovereign AI to support decision-making, real-time analytics, and risk management at the board and executive levels.

This collaboration demonstrates the growing influence of Aleria in shaping the UAE’s AI ecosystem, especially in governance, enterprise intelligence, and digital transformation.

For additional details, visit Aleria Official Website and EHC UAE.

Al Seer Marine rolls out AI board observer “NOVA” powered by Aleria

Al Seer Marine has unveiled its AI transformation strategy by deploying NOVA (Neural Oversight & Virtual Automation), the UAE maritime sector’s first non-voting AI Board Observer. The system is developed by Aleria and is designed to empower smarter oversight and strategic governance across Al Seer’s operations.

NOVA consolidates financial, operational, and market data into real-time insights, supports scenario modelling, live boardroom queries, budgeting aid, and oversight of subsidiaries and joint ventures. It is part of Al Seer Marine’s broader plan to embed AI into its core activities—ranging from shipbuilding and fleet management to logistics, unmanned vessel development, and performance optimization.

This move builds on parent company IHC’s prior success with Aiden Insight, extending Aleria’s board-level AI capabilities into the maritime domain. By integrating NOVA, Al Seer Marine strengthens its governance framework, enabling faster, data-driven decisions while preserving data sovereignty under Aleria’s architecture.

For Al Seer’s own announcement, see the press release.

IHC unveils Aiden Insight 2.0, powered by Aleria, reinforcing strategic governance

IHC (International Holding Company) announced the launch of Aiden Insight 2.0, its next-generation AI Board Observer built in collaboration with Aleria. The platform is designed to deliver real-time strategic insights and reinforce data sovereignty by operating fully on premise in the UAE. (IHC Press Release)

Key features & capabilities

• Live strategic intelligence & newsroom Aiden Insight 2.0 integrates a live newsroom to surface performance metrics, market trends, and global developments in real time—directly to board members.

• AskIHC rapid query tool Enables directors to instantly access pre-analyzed financial and operational data through natural language queries—boosting discussion speed and clarity.

• Deep portfolio analytics The system analyzes across subsidiaries, projects, and segments to present unified risk and performance views—supporting holistic governance.

• On-premise, sovereign architecture Unlike cloud systems, Aiden Insight 2.0 is fully hosted within the UAE, ensuring sensitive data remains under internal control and enhancing compliance.

Impact & strategic direction

Upon its unveiling, Aiden Insight 2.0 provided strategic recommendations following IHC’s Q1 2025 results, highlighting areas like tax planning, capital allocation discipline, and expanding investment in AI & IT across the Group. IHC reported AED 27.2 billion in revenue, a 41.1 % year-on-year increase, backed by strong performances in key sectors. As noted by IHC’s CEO, the platform represents a “defining moment in governance,” combining Aleria’s sovereign AI technology with real-time decision support—all under the “built in the UAE, for the UAE and beyond” ethos.

This development illustrates Aleria’s leading role in shaping AI governance solutions in the UAE, pushing boundaries in boardroom intelligence and enterprise AI adoption.

Zayed Humanitarian Foundation introduces AI applications in partnership with Aleria

The Zayed Charitable & Humanitarian Foundation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Aleria, marking a new step in the UAE’s use of artificial intelligence to strengthen humanitarian operations.

The collaboration, announced in Abu Dhabi, aims to apply AI technologies to optimize aid distribution, automate logistics, and accelerate field response times. By integrating Aleria’s sovereign AI capabilities, the Foundation will streamline administrative processes, analyze beneficiary data in real time, and identify the most urgent areas for assistance—enhancing both speed and accuracy in humanitarian delivery.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Mohammed Ateeq Al Falahi, Director-General of the Foundation, and Eric Leandri, CEO of Aleria. The partnership will introduce AI across all stages of the Foundation’s work—from needs assessment and inventory management to operations in remote or hard-to-reach regions.

This initiative underscores the Foundation’s commitment to leveraging AI innovation within the UAE’s humanitarian ecosystem, improving efficiency, and maximizing the impact of charitable activities both locally and internationally.

e& UAE empowers SMBs through AI integration with Aleria

In a major development for the UAE’s small and medium-sized business (SMB) sector, e& UAE announced the launch of AI solutions powered by Aleria, integrating the sovereign platform into its service offerings to help businesses scale, optimize operations, and reduce costs. (TechAfrica News)

Through this collaboration, SMBs across the UAE can access Aleria’s AI capabilities in modules tailored for HR, Legal, Finance, and more—offered in both Lite and Pro tiers. The Lite version handles up to 10 GB of data ingestion with customizable workspaces and task delegation, while the Pro version expands to 50 GB with advanced analytics, real-time collaboration, and full departmental tooling.

Key features include:

• Workforce optimization and predictive analytics
• Automated HR and legal operations
• Data-driven decision support
• Seamless integration across departments

According to Esam Mahmoud, Senior VP of SMBs at e& UAE, “SMBs are the backbone of the UAE’s economic resilience … with intelligent tools like Aleria-powered AI solutions, we are helping these businesses work smarter, enhance productivity, and uncover new pathways to success.”

Aleria's CEO, Eric Leandri, added: “We are proud to serve the UAE with our sovereign AI technology. Our goal is to empower organisations with advanced AI solutions that enhance efficiency and growth while ensuring data sovereignty.”

This integration underscores Aleria’s growing role in the UAE’s AI ecosystem, particularly in enabling innovation for the backbone of the economy—SMBs.

ADAA partners with Aleria to advance AI-powered legal transformation in the UAE

At GITEX Global 2024, the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) announced a strategic collaboration with Aleria, a leading UAE-based company specializing in artificial intelligence platforms. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Abu Dhabi’s digital transformation and reinforces the UAE’s leadership in adopting AI-driven governance solutions.

Through this agreement, ADAA will deploy Aleria’s AI-powered legislative automation system, an advanced platform that enhances efficiency across legal and administrative operations. The solution is designed to streamline document management, automate workflows, and ensure the highest standards of data security and compliance. With intelligent search and analytics, it allows legal teams to prepare reports, schedule meetings, and monitor projects with greater speed and accuracy—helping reduce manual workloads and save up to 40 hours per week. (Source – Abu Dhabi Media Office)

By integrating Aleria’s sovereign AI technology, ADAA strengthens its mission to deliver transparent, data-driven decision-making while maintaining full control over information confidentiality and integrity. This initiative is part of a broader effort to implement AI solutions in public governance that align with the UAE’s vision for innovation and excellence in digital administration. (Original WAM Article)

This collaboration highlights the growing role of Aleria in shaping the UAE’s digital governance ecosystem—bridging AI innovation, legal intelligence, and operational efficiency across both public and private institutions. For more information about Aleria’s products and enterprise AI platforms, visit Aleria.com.

IHC leverages Aleria’s AI Board Observer “Aiden Insight” for real-time strategic insights

IHC (International Holding Company) has announced the deployment of Aleria’s AI Board Observer, branded as “Aiden Insight”, to empower boardroom decision making and corporate strategy through real-time analytics and predictive intelligence.

Aiden Insight functions as a continuous digital board participant—aggregating internal and external data to detect strategic signals, risk trends, and scenario shifts. It provides contextual insights, benchmarking comparisons, and scenario modelling, helping executives navigate complex environments with greater foresight and confidence.

By leveraging Aleria’s sovereign AI capabilities, IHC ensures that data remains under internal control—preserving confidentiality and compliance while benefiting from advanced intelligence. This partnership highlights the growing role of AI in governance and strategic decision-making across the UAE.