NTT DATA and Saal.ai announced a strategic collaboration to deliver Enterprise AI Solutions and infrastructure for organizations in the region. The partnership combines Saal.ai’s UAE-developed AI products with NTT DATA’s global delivery capabilities and digital infrastructure expertise.
The collaboration focuses on accelerating AI adoption and modernizing legacy systems across key industries. Both companies will jointly develop and deploy advanced AI and machine learning solutions for the market.
Joint Development Focus Areas
Under the alliance, the organizations will concentrate on several technical domains. These include generative AI, agentic analytics, intelligent automation, and industry-specific use cases. The partnership will support these initiatives with data engineering, real-time analytics, and governed data platforms.
The collaboration also addresses the design and implementation of scalable AI-ready infrastructure. This encompasses cloud, hybrid, on-premises, and edge environments. The infrastructure includes containerized AI workloads, machine learning operations platforms, and high-performance data pipelines.
Enterprise AI Solutions Implementation Strategy
Saal.ai brings a portfolio of big data and AI products to the partnership. The company’s suite includes SovaAI, Ishraf, DigiXT, Academy X, Dataprism360, and Market Hub. These platforms target sectors such as defense, healthcare, oil and gas, smart cities, and education.
NTT DATA contributes global delivery scale and deep industry expertise to the collaboration. The company serves 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and operates as a $30+ billion business and technology services provider. NTT DATA maintains experts in more than 70 countries.
Executive Perspectives
“This collaboration with NTT DATA represents a significant step forward in our mission to operationalize AI at scale for enterprises. By bringing together Saal.ai’s industrialized AI and big data solutions with NTT DATA’s global expertise, we aim to deliver practical, responsible and industry-relevant AI solutions that drive measurable business impact.”
Vikraman Poduval, Chief Executive Officer of Saal.ai
“Partnering with Saal.ai strengthens our ability to help clients accelerate their AI journeys with confidence. Together, we will focus on delivering secure, scalable and responsible AI solutions that modernize enterprises, unlock value and support long-term digital transformation across industries.”
Muhannad Khattab, Managing Director for NTT DATA in the UAE
Regional AI Infrastructure Development
The partnership aims to address the growing demand for AI infrastructure in the region. Organizations require secure and resilient systems to support AI workloads at scale. The collaboration will provide clients with access to both companies’ technical capabilities and industry knowledge.
Saal.ai operates as part of Abu Dhabi Capital Group and focuses on AI-cognitive solutions. NTT DATA invests over $3 billion annually in research and development through its parent company NTT Group. The partnership leverages these resources to deliver data-led transformations across multiple sectors.
