Norwegian industrial AI leader Cognite has announced the incorporation of a new entity in Abu Dhabi to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across the region’s energy and manufacturing sectors. The strategic expansion establishes a local center for expertise, technology, and support to serve the growing demand for industrial digitalization.
By the Numbers
Cognite’s expansion into the UAE comes as the region leads the world in industrial AI adoption:
- 98%: The adoption rate of generative AI among Middle East manufacturers, the world’s highest.
- 96%: The percentage of Saudi and UAE manufacturers committed to broader AI and machine learning technologies, outpacing European benchmarks.
A Regional Center for Industrial Digitalization
The new Abu Dhabi hub will function as a regional center for expertise, technology, and support, enabling Cognite to provide enhanced local service to its expanding Middle East customer base. The company’s focus on energy and manufacturing is a strong fit for the UAE, which has national initiatives aimed at accelerating digital transformation in the industrial sector.
AI-Ready Data for Asset-Heavy Operations
Cognite’s solutions are centered on AI agents built on its Cognite Data Fusion platform. This technology makes complex industrial data “AI-ready” for secure and trusted artificial intelligence applications across asset-heavy operations. The company’s Cognite Atlas AI platform provides a low-code workbench that makes these agentic AI capabilities easily accessible for industrial organizations to integrate into their existing workflows.
A Strong Fit for the UAE’s Industrial Strategy
The expansion aligns with UAE government efforts to position the country as a world leader in AI adoption and industrial digitalization. The move strengthens Abu Dhabi’s AI ecosystem by bolstering available industrial AI expertise and talent. Cognite serves leading energy, manufacturing, and power & renewables enterprises globally, providing secure and real-time data to create safer, more sustainable, and profitable operations.
Source: Middle East AI News
