Presight, UAE’s AI-powered IT services company, has announced a strategic partnership with Intel, a global technology solutions company, to drive AI innovation and solutions across the Middle East region.

Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, and Dermot Hargaden, Vice President and General Manager of the EMEA Region at Intel, signed the MoU during an Intel Vision event, aiming to bolster their commitment to AI research and development in the region by leading advancements in AI products with innovative R&D initiatives. They will also focus on leveraging open-source tools and industry standards to optimise AI software for efficient AI workloads by engaging in mutual collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing through technical workshops. Additionally, they will develop technology roadmaps to empower and upskill developers in optimised AI application development. This will help create cutting-edge AI solutions that address the region’s unique challenges and opportunities.

They will also focus on strengthening AI data security and privacy through the implementation of confidential AI technologies, including safeguarding sensitive data used in AI models during the AI lifecycle, from data training to inference stages. Leveraging Intel trust authority technologies, the platforms running AI models will be verified for trustworthiness, ensuring data security and integrity throughout the AI ecosystem.

Announcing the strategic partnership, Presight CEO Thomas commented, “In this collaboration with Intel, we’re excited about unlocking new possibilities in artificial intelligence. Together, we combine Intel’s leading technology capabilities with our deep insights in big data and AI, aiming to drive significant advancements. This collaboration goes beyond technical achievements; it’s about creating real value and making a lasting impact on our stakeholders and society.”

The strategic development adds to the list of transformative AI innovations and research happening in the region. Recently, the UAE government launched Falcon 2, an open-source large language GenAI model series, giving tough competition to big techs like Google and Meta. The new AI models offer unrestricted access to developers worldwide for accelerating the adoption of AI across multiple sectors, including healthcare, finance, e-commerce, education, and legal.