In a significant move for the region’s artificial intelligence landscape, Abu Dhabi-based Saal.ai, a prominent leader in AI cognitive solutions, has partnered with hybrid multicloud computing firm Nutanix to launch SovereignGPT. The next-generation Agentic AI platform was unveiled at an exclusive event in Abu Dhabi, targeting the Middle East’s most security-conscious government and private sector organizations.
Engineered in the UAE, SovereignGPT provides a fully sovereign, on-premise Generative AI solution, ensuring that an organization’s sensitive data never leaves its own secure environment.
A New Era for Data Sovereignty
SovereignGPT addresses the critical need for data sovereignty by allowing governments and large enterprises to leverage the power of AI while maintaining complete control over their information. The platform is designed to transform all types of data into actionable insights without compromising on security, operating seamlessly within an organization’s existing infrastructure.
“SovereignGPT embodies our vision of building AI that empowers nations and enterprises to unlock the full value of their data without compromising sovereignty or security,” stated Vikraman Poduval, CEO of Saal.ai. “Together with Nutanix, we are delivering an intelligent, autonomous platform built in the UAE, for the region, enabling organizations to make faster decisions, break down data silos, and accelerate digital transformation with complete trust.”
High-Performance AI On-Premise
The platform is built upon the Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure solution, which provides the government-grade security, resilience, and scalability required for mission-critical operations. Its advanced Agentic AI capabilities enable the system to reason and act autonomously across enterprise systems, leading to faster and more intelligent decision-making.
Raif Abou Diab, Sales Director for South Gulf and Sub-Saharan Africa at Nutanix, commented, “Our collaboration with Saal.ai brings together world-class hybrid cloud infrastructure and advanced regional AI expertise to deliver secure, on-premise Generative AI at scale. With SovereignGPT, organizations across the Middle East can deploy high-performance AI directly where their data resides ensuring resilience, compliance, and the freedom to innovate without constraints.”
An ‘AI-in-a-Box’ Architecture
SovereignGPT is one of the first fully integrated, ‘AI-in-a-Box’ certified architectures in the region. This unified approach combines compute, storage, security, and advanced AI into a single platform. The solution empowers organizations to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives, eliminate data silos, and enhance operational performance, all while keeping sensitive information secure within their own infrastructure.
About Saal.ai
Saal.ai is a prominent leader in AI-cognitive solutions, helping businesses across various industries improve operational efficiency and drive innovation. With a suite of UAE-developed products and platforms—including DigiXT, Academy X, Dataprism360, and Market Hub—SAAL offers tailored solutions designed to drive digital transformation in sectors like defence, healthcare, oil and gas, smart cities, and education. Saal.ai, a part of the Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG), is dedicated to harnessing the power of AI to help organisations streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and create more meaningful, compassionate futures for all.
About Nutanix
Nutanix is a hybrid multicloud computing leader, offering organizations a unified software platform for running applications and AI and managing data anywhere. With Nutanix, organizations can simplify operations for traditional and modern applications, freeing them to focus on business goals. Trusted by more than 29,000 customers worldwide, Nutanix helps empower organizations to transform digitally and power hybrid multicloud environments consistently, simply, and cost-effectively.
Source: Zawya
