Abu Dhabi, September 10 (WAM) - "E&U" and "Spider" for educational technologies in the field of education and scientific research in the United Arab Emirates announced their renewed cooperation to enhance and update a secure high-performance infrastructure supporting the education and research system in the UAE.

The next phase of the partnership, according to a press release issued today, will focus on expanding capabilities for advanced research, cloud connectivity, and AI workloads, as well as strengthening collaboration with global research networks.

The partnership aims to bring about a qualitative leap in the academic landscape in the country by providing a secure, flexible, and high-performance digital foundation for the education sector. It also meets the growing and rapid demand for artificial intelligence applications, advanced research, and high-performance computing at universities and research institutions across the UAE.

“True digital transformation in the education sector requires more than traditional networking solutions,” said Abdullah Ibrahim Al Ahmed, Executive Director of Government Relations and VIPs at “E&U”. “By integrating Spider’s educational expertise with E&U’s world-class connectivity capabilities and local experience in AI superinfrastructure services, we are providing a powerful catalyst for local innovation.

“We are increasingly in need of connecting institutions more efficiently and transforming into a reliable digital pillar that enables secure research while preserving data sovereignty,” said Tarek Al-Jندي, CEO of Enbot. “This partnership with e& is an advanced step for the Enbot network within a system that contributes to enhancing the capabilities of educational research in the UAE for years to come.”

The partnership also extends to provide connectivity to leading international research and education networks, enabling academic institutions in the UAE to collaborate effectively on international research initiatives and benefit from the UAE’s advanced network for research and education to share high-performance data.

This partnership will support AI-driven transformation in the education sector through a future-ready digital infrastructure, in line with the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and the UAE Digital Transformation Agenda.