Nokia’s research arm, Nokia Bell Labs, and UAE telco e& are working together to create AI-based use cases for industrial sectors. The goal is to develop responsible AI solutions for sustainable enterprise and industrial automation applications and turn innovation concepts into real world deployments.

The two companies will explore collaboration opportunities with industry, universities and research centres.

e& has been a pioneer in AI and Generative AI in the United Arab Emirates and its 33 operating markets. It has the aim of reaching net zero status in its home market of the UAE by 2030 and across all operations by 2040.

Nokia Bell Labs has focused on the development of Responsible AI and has defined six principles to guide AI research in the future along the lines of fairness, reliability, privacy, transparency, sustainability and accountability.

Thierry E. Klein, President of Bell Labs Solutions Research at Nokia, said: “This engagement between Nokia Bell Labs and e& reflects our commitment to innovating with our customers and partners. By jointly developing applications and use cases that leverage our expertise in responsible AI, software and data systems, we will accelerate the digital transformation that provides new technologies for a safer, more productive and more sustainable future. We look forward to co-creating ground-breaking solutions that can unlock new business opportunities for industrial operations in the Middle East and beyond.”

Dena Almansoori, Group Chief AI and Data Officer at e&, said: “While we realise the immense potential of AI, it’s equally important to build strong protections to ensure its responsible development and deployment. This will be the foundation of our collaboration with Nokia Bell Labs as we both explore the potential of AI in driving sustainable industrial automation. By combining Nokia Bell Labs’ expertise in AI research and our deep understanding of industrial applications, we are set to explore the development of innovative solutions that address the urgent challenges facing industries today.”