Nawah Energy Company, the operations and maintenance subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), has signed three significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Core42, Etisalat (e&), and PRESIGHT. These MoUs aim to enhance Nawah’s digital capabilities by driving innovation in cloud infrastructure, 5G network design, generative Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics.
The MoUs were signed separately during GITEX 2024 by Yaser Ali Mohamed Alshehhi, Chief Information Officer, Nawah, and Talal Al Kaissi, EVP – Chief Government Affairs and Partnership Officer, Core 42, Haitham Abdulrazzak, Chief Business Officer, e& UAE, and Dr Adel Al Sharji, Chief Operating Officer at PRESIGHT.
Yaser Ali Mohamed Alshehhi, Chief Information Officer of Nawah said: “Our strategic partnerships with Etisalat (e&), Core42, and PRESIGHT reflect Nawah’s commitment to harnessing the latest advancements in digital technology to enhance our capabilities. By integrating cloud infrastructure, 5G connectivity, and cutting-edge AI solutions, we are not only optimizing our internal processes but also aligning with the UAE’s vision of becoming a global leader in technological innovation. These collaborations ensure that we remain at the forefront of digital transformation across industries, supporting even greater efficiency, safety, and resilience in our operations.”
The MoU with Core42 focuses on the evaluation of cloud solutions to support Nawah’s digital infrastructure and applications. The partnership seeks to accelerate cloud onboarding while ensuring data and operational control in improving the development of applications and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Talal Al Kaissi, EVP – Chief Government Affairs and Partnership Officer, Core42, stated,”We are pleased to collaborate with Nawah Energy Company in providing access to the digital infrastructure required to enhance its technological leadership. By leveraging our sovereign enabled cloud solutions and services, we aim to support Nawah with its operational optimization efforts and providing the tools necessary to maintaining control over sensitive data in compliance with regulatory requirements. This partnership accelerates Nawah’s journey to continue delivering a positive impact on the nuclear energy sector.”
Through the second MoU, Nawah and Etisalat (e&) will cooperate on pilot projects to assess the suitability and effectiveness of 5G-enabled solutions. This collaboration will also focus on developing a strategy for 5G network design and potential implementation to ensure high-bandwidth connectivity that adheres to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Haitham Abdulrazzak, Chief Business Officer, e& UAE said: “This partnership will enable the harnessing of technology and powering sustainable and intelligent transformation in the nuclear energy sector. With connectivity being the backbone of technological advancements, we will leverage our expertise as a pioneer in 5G innovations on the network that will lay the foundation for future technologies, creating solutions for a sustainable and connected tomorrow.”
Finally, through the MoU signed with PRESIGHT, Nawah aims to explore the use of generative AI and big data analytics to enhance operational safety and organizational efficiency. The partnership will focus on identifying and implementing innovative AI use cases that align with Nawah’s goals for safety and operational performance.
Dr Adel Al Sharji, Chief Operating Officer at Presight, said: “Energy is one of the sectors with the greatest potential for applied AI and data analytics, and one of Presight’s key verticals. There is a unique need in this space to balance efficient output and transmission, with maintenance, health and safety, and environmental monitoring. AI and data analytics therefore have a vital role to play in consolidating all of that data and uncovering hidden insights. We are looking forward to working with Nawah, e& and the G42 ecosystem towards this ambitious goal.”
These strategic agreements underscore Nawah Energy Company’s dedication to adopting cutting-edge technologies that will strengthen its digital infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term sustainable growth.
