e& UAE partners with Aleria to bring sovereign AI to the heart of Emirati SMEs

The e& UAE group (formerly Etisalat) is making a big splash at Make it in the Emirates 2025 by forging a strategic alliance with technology giant Aleria, a champion of sovereign AI.

The goal: to propel Emirati SMEs into the digital age by offering them secure, high-performance, and 100% local artificial intelligence solutions. Already a partner of key institutions such as the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority, Aleria confirms its growing presence in a regional ecosystem obsessed with digital sovereignty.

This sends a strong signal to global technology powers , as the Emirates seeks to prove it can innovate without relying on foreign giants. This dynamic also resonates in Africa, where the issue of technological sovereignty is becoming urgent. At a time when African states are seeking to build their own digital infrastructure, this type of partnership could inspire the continent's leaders.