Kerno, a UAE-based enterprise infrastructure provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with global semiconductor giant AMD to accelerate the development and delivery of AI and cloud infrastructure across GCC markets, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This partnership is centered around a “Made in the Emirates” initiative, which will see the two companies co-develop advanced, AMD-based enterprise solutions within the UAE.
A Local Approach to High-Performance Computing
The collaboration will see Kerno co-develop and validate enterprise AI and cloud solutions built on AMD’s high-performance technology stack, including AMD Instinct™ AI Accelerators, AMD EPYC™ CPUs, and the AMD ROCm™ open software platform. As a designated regional OEM/ODM partner, Kerno will gain early access to AMD’s product roadmap and sales enablement tools, allowing it to engineer solutions specifically tailored for the region’s needs.
Bolstering the UAE’s Tech Ecosystem
“The ‘Made in the Emirates’ initiative reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the UAE’s position as a hub for advanced computing and AI infrastructure,” said Christopher Caswell, Co-founder & CEO of Kerno. “By combining high-performance platforms with Kerno’s regional engineering and manufacturing expertise, we are creating enterprise solutions designed, built, and supported in the Emirates — empowering governments and businesses across the GCC to innovate with confidence.”
Furthering this commitment, the agreement includes plans to establish a joint testing and integration lab in the UAE and explore the co-establishment of a regional AI competency center for strategic customer projects.
Driving Regional Growth and Innovation
This partnership signals a significant step towards enhancing the region’s technological sovereignty and self-sufficiency. By localizing the design and manufacturing of critical digital infrastructure, the initiative aims to provide robust and scalable solutions that support national development goals. Zaid Ghattas, General Manager for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa at AMD, stated, “This collaboration extends our local presence in the UAE and enhances our ability to deliver enterprise AI and cloud solutions, support our local customers, and drive future growth.”
About Kerno
We design, manufacture, and support advanced infrastructure technology systems in the UAE, the Middle East, and North Africa, driving digital transformation across government, business, and industry sectors. Our enterprise-class solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of the Middle East, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability for immediate and long-term national development goals. Our commitment extends beyond technology to the cultivation of local engineering and technology expertise. We aim to contribute to evolving the local R&D ecosystem, collaborate with local universities, and develop the next generation of local technology leaders.
About AMD
For more than 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies. Billions of people, leading Fortune 500 businesses, and cutting-edge scientific research institutions around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees are focused on building leadership high-performance and adaptive products that push the boundaries of what is possible.
Source: Zawya
