e& launches sovereign platform to power UAE’s ‘Agents Factory’ with Open Innovation AI and UAE Cyber Security Council

May 4, 2026

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Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 4, 2026: e&, in collaboration with the UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) and Open Innovation AI, a UAE-based technology company specialising in AI infrastructure and workload orchestration, has announced the launch of an advanced sovereign platform to establish the “Agents Factory” on the sidelines of the Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) exhibition. The initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its position as a global hub for technological innovation, while reinforcing a proactive, forward-looking approach to leadership.

The platform offers advanced capabilities to design, build, operate and manage AI agents at scale within an integrated industrial environment. It enables the development and deployment of thousands of agents across critical sectors, accelerating digital transformation, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the creation of new AI-driven business models.

We cannot afford the risks of AI without robust security. This platform sets a new standard by integrating security, governance and compliance at every layer, ensuring AI innovation aligns with national priorities and the UAE’s cybersecurity and AI policies.
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti
Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government
AI is moving from experimentation to real-world implementation, and our role is to enable this transition in a seamless, secure and scalable way. This platform introduces a ‘proxy factory’ model, allowing governments and organisations to build, operate and manage AI agents at scale, supported by sovereign infrastructure and an end-to-end ecosystem.
Masood M. Sharif Mahmood
Group CEO, e&, and CEO, e& UAE
Sovereign AI is no longer optional but essential. Through this platform, we offer a comprehensive factory for AI agents, covering everything from GPU management to agent operations, built entirely within the UAE. It enables organisations to develop and run advanced AI systems while retaining full ownership of their data, models and processes.
Dr. Abed Benaichouche
Co-Founder and CEO of Open Innovation AI

The platform is built on an advanced AI security framework that enables the verification of models, tools, agents and applications, while ensuring full compliance with the UAE’s cybersecurity and AI policies and standards. All components, from GPU management to the agent layer, are developed and built entirely within the UAE, reinforcing digital sovereignty and full control over infrastructure and technologies.

It marks a shift in cybersecurity by strengthening national data protection capabilities and providing a secure digital environment to support the growth of the digital economy. It also helps balance the pace of innovation with the demands of governance and sovereignty, while maintaining high standards of security and reliability.

This strategic partnership aims to build an integrated ecosystem grounded in strong governance and transparency at every stage of implementation, enabling government entities and institutions to adopt AI with confidence and accelerating the development and deployment of AI agents through the “Agents Factory” model.

The launch underscores the partners’ commitment to supporting the UAE’s vision of building an advanced, innovation-driven digital economy, while strengthening its position as a leading global hub for the development and adoption of sovereign AI technologies.

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