E& and Emergence partner on data-sovereign AI for MENAT

On January 23, 2026, Gulf News reported that e& enterprise, the business technology arm of UAE telecom group e&, has partnered with US-based AI firm Emergence to deploy data‑sovereign AI systems across the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye. The collaboration targets regulated sectors including banks, healthcare and government, promising AI deployments that keep sensitive data within regional jurisdictions. The deal builds on an earlier announcement from e& as Gulf governments ramp up AI spending while tightening data protection rules.