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Dubai Holding has partnered with Palantir Technologies to establish Aither, positioned as the UAE’s first operational artificial intelligence joint venture. The move builds on an 18-month collaboration that has already updated how Dubai Holding runs its businesses.
The agreement was finalised in Dubai in a ceremony attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and His Excellency Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini. The JV was formalised by Amit Kaushal, Group CEO of Dubai Holding, together with Noam Perski, Executive VP at Palantir.
Scaling AI Nationwide
Aither is built to help both public and private organisations adopt AI at scale, combining Dubai Holding’s market reach with Palantir’s engineering and software capabilities. The venture will focus on improving competitiveness, streamlining operations and creating new value streams for businesses across the UAE.
Proven Results Over 18 Months
Since early 2024, Dubai Holding has rolled out Palantir’s data and AI platforms across its real estate, hospitality, finance and infrastructure assets. Brands including Nakheel, Meraas, and Jumeirah have reported gains in operational efficiency, faster decision-making and greater visibility into their operations.
Economic and Talent Impact
Aligned with the UAE’s Digital Transformation Agenda D33, Aither is expected to support up to AED100 billion a year in digitally driven economic value. The joint venture will also prioritise local skill development, knowledge transfer and governance structures to enable responsible, long-term AI deployment.
Driving Economic Diversification
By giving organisations access to proven AI solutions, Aither reinforces Dubai’s role as a technology and innovation hub and supports the UAE’s broader goal of economic diversification. The partnership signals a step toward nationwide digital transformation with measurable business outcomes.
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