UAE’s Digital Future: Core42’s Sovereign Cloud Leads the Way
▼ Summary
– The UAE’s digital transformation market is projected to grow from $1.57 billion in 2025 to $3.29 billion by 2030, with cloud technology driving 70% of deployments.
– Government strategies like Operation 300bn are accelerating digital adoption across key sectors, with sovereign cloud ensuring data remains within UAE borders for compliance.
– Core42’s Sovereign Public Cloud, built on Microsoft Azure, has been operational for two years and supports over 50 customers, including major government and private entities.
– Core42 also offers a Signature Private Cloud for highly regulated sectors, hosted in G42 facilities and managed by locally cleared staff for maximum security and compliance.
– AI applications in finance and healthcare, such as fraud detection and predictive diagnostics, are thriving on these sovereign cloud platforms, which combine global scalability with local governance.
The digital transformation market in the United Arab Emirates is on a remarkable growth trajectory, with its value expected to surge from $1.57 billion in 2025 to over $3.29 billion by 2030. This expansion is largely fueled by cloud technology, which represents the majority of current deployments. A significant trend involves the increasing adoption of hybrid and edge computing models. Across various sectors, artificial intelligence and advanced analytics are becoming essential tools, enabling businesses to achieve new levels of predictive maintenance, operational efficiency, and compliance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
National initiatives like Operation 300bn and the National Digital Economy Strategy are powerful catalysts, actively promoting digital adoption within manufacturing, energy, logistics, and public services. A cornerstone of this national effort is the concept of sovereign cloud, which guarantees that sensitive data remains within the country’s borders. This approach ensures strict adherence to the UAE’s own cybersecurity and data protection regulations.
Core42 is a key player in this landscape. Jaafar AlHashmi, Acting VP for the Government Sector at the company, explained that their Sovereign Public Cloud is engineered on Microsoft Azure and further enriched with Core42’s proprietary Insight platform. This combination delivers global scalability alongside locally enforced governance. Having been operational for two years, the platform already supports a diverse portfolio of more than 50 customers, which includes major government bodies and leading private enterprises like First Abu Dhabi Bank.
For industries with the most stringent regulatory requirements, Core42 introduced its Signature Private Cloud. This solution offers complete sovereignty, making it ideally suited for defense, financial services, healthcare, and critical national infrastructure. The infrastructure is hosted exclusively within G42-owned data centers and is managed by a team of locally cleared professionals, ensuring the highest possible standards for data security, compliance, and operational resilience.
Within the Sovereign Public Cloud environment, sophisticated AI applications are flourishing. These include advanced fraud detection systems, predictive healthcare diagnostics, and real-time analytics, with the finance and healthcare sectors leading the way in implementation. Furthermore, logistics and smart mobility companies are increasingly leveraging AI-powered platforms to optimize complex supply chains and develop predictive safety mechanisms.
According to AlHashmi, what truly sets Core42 apart is its commitment to deep partnerships and comprehensive, end-to-end support. This encompasses everything from initial advisory and design phases to ongoing managed services and specialized engineering. By fusing Microsoft’s hyperscale innovation with Core42’s sovereign control framework, the UAE has established a powerful and secure model for AI-driven digital transformation. This strategic move solidifies the nation’s position as an emerging global technology hub.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
