The Emirates Policy Centre (EPC), a leading think-tank specializing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its international relations, has announced a strategic partnership with Saal.ai, a top provider of advanced big data and artificial intelligence (AI) products. The multi-year cooperation seeks to leverage Saal’s advanced technology to improve the EPC’s research capabilities and contribute to well-informed policy decisions.
The partnership will see EPC utilising Saal’s “Made in UAE” Big Data Platform, DigiXT, along with its innovative AI use cases. The programme signals a significant advance for EPC in terms of its capabilities for data-driven research and analysis.
Expressing enthusiasm about the partnership was H.E. Dr. Ebtesam Al-Ketbi, President of the EPC. She professed that the collaboration with Saal marks a pivotal milestone for EPC in terms of advancing their research capabilities, and that they are eager to explore the potential of Saal’s technology to enrich their studies significantly.
Vikram Poduval, CEO of Saal, echoed the same excitement about the collaboration. He stated that having the opportunity to support EPC in their mission to drive impactful research and analysis was a source of pride for Saal. He added that the made in UAE Big Data Platform, DigiXT, combined with AI solutions, will enable EPC to unlock new dimensions of data-driven insights, thereby fostering innovation and excellence.
This strategic collaboration is not just pivotal for the research capabilities of EPC but also holds significance in terms of technological advancements in the UAE and the broader region. The multi-year agreement establishes the commitment of both organizations to use technology and data in a way that contributes to the betterment of the UAE and society at large.
EPC is a renowned independent research institution that specializes in providing focused analysis and research on the UAE and its foreign relations. Meanwhile, Saal.ai is a leading provider of advanced big data and AI products. Their goal is to offer innovative solutions to address real-life challenges, and through this partnership with EPC, they are allowing this technology to be utilized in a meaningfully impactful way.
Both entities are committed to harnessing their expertise in their respective fields to facilitate optimal policy decision-making processes, thus propelling the UAE and the broader region towards a future steeped in technological innovation and data-driven insights. The collaboration, therefore, marks a significant step forward in the integration of AI and big data into policy-making procedures, potentially revolutionizing the landscape of analysis and decision-making in the region.
