Gulf Business · 22 Sep, 13:30 · Technology briefing

Jasim Al Awadi highlights du Tech’s focus on sovereign cloud, GPU-as-a-service and agentic AI

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du Tech, the digital technology subsidiary of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, is expanding its infrastructure capabilities to support sovereign cloud solutions and GPU-as-a-service offerings. Jasim Al Awadi emphasises the company’s strategic pivot towards agentic AI, aiming to provide local businesses with secure, high-performance computing resources. This development underscores a broader regional trend towards data sovereignty and advanced artificial intelligence adoption. The initiative seeks to empower enterprises by offering scalable, compliant technology stacks that facilitate complex AI workloads while maintaining strict data governance standards within the UAE.

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This shift signals a critical inflection point for tech professionals in the Gulf region. As sovereign cloud and agentic AI become standard, expertise in secure infrastructure and autonomous systems will command premium salaries. You must prioritise upskilling in Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence to remain relevant. Cyber Security is no longer optional; understanding how to protect sovereign data is essential. Smart professionals should immediately audit their skills against these pillars. If you lack cloud architecture knowledge, start there. If you are already technical, specialise in AI ethics or GPU optimisation. This is not just about coding; it is about understanding the strategic value of secure, autonomous digital assets. Position yourself as a bridge between technical capability and regulatory compliance.

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