Solutions+ and Tahaluf Forge Alliance for AI Transformation in the UAE

Abdelrahman Amr

Last updated 6-10-2026

4 min

Solutions+ and Tahaluf signed an Abu Dhabi MoU on AI, ERP, data and enterprise systems.

The plan combines enterprise know-how with digital transformation to boost efficiency and AI uptake.

A key focus is “Arabic-first” and sovereign AI, where language and data control matter.

Both firms say organisations need practical, responsible tools that actually work day to day.

It is only a first step, but signals serious bets on UAE AI capability.

Solutions+ and Tahaluf Al Emarat Technical Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding in Abu Dhabi, setting out plans to work together on AI transformation, enterprise systems, ERP and data. The agreement is meant to support wider development and adoption of AI tools across organisations, at a time when plenty of firms in the UAE are trying to turn all the buzz around artificial intelligence into something practical.

The MoU was signed during AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026, where Solutions+ took part as a Global Partner. In simple terms, the idea is to combine Solutions+’ experience in enterprise services with Tahaluf’s digital transformation work, with both sides looking to improve operational efficiency and speed up AI-led innovation. That sounds a bit broad on paper, sure, but these partnerships often start with a wide frame before the real projects begin.

The document was signed by Nasir Al Nabhani, Group Managing Director and CEO of Solutions+, and Dr Ahmed Alkaabi, Chief Executive Officer of Tahaluf, in the presence of representatives from both organisations. For readers who follow MENA tech closely, the detail worth watching is not just the AI label, but the mix of enterprise systems, data and ERP. That back-end layer is usually less flashy, yet it is where many AI deployments either become spot on or turn into a bit of a faff.

Commenting on the move, Nasir Al Nabhani said AI adoption is about creating real value for organisations, adding that the collaboration brings together Solutions+’ understanding of enterprise operations and advanced AI capabilities to help businesses adopt AI in practical, responsible and effective ways. He said the aim is to help organisations work more efficiently, strengthen capabilities and prepare for the future.

Dr Ahmed Alkaabi pointed to a more specific direction. He said AI is moving beyond simply assisting people and is increasingly able to execute tasks and decisions, with agentic AI and sovereign AI becoming important enablers of organisational transformation. He said Tahaluf is building Arabic-first and sovereign AI solutions designed to improve efficiency, resilience and long-term value, and that working with Solutions+ will help organisations across the UAE unlock the value of those technologies while building more intelligent and future-ready operations.

That said, the mention of Arabic-first and sovereign AI is probably the most interesting part of the announcement. In the Gulf, where language context, data control and local compliance matter a great deal, this is not just marketing fluff. I reckon more startups and larger corporates alike are beginning to realise that importing generic AI systems from elsewhere may not always do the trick, especially when the goal is trusted adoption at scale.

The partnership also fits a wider pattern in the UAE, where AI is no longer treated as a shiny add-on but as part of how institutions want to run day-to-day operations. Around Arageek’s startup circles, I’ve often heard founders say the hard part is not getting people excited about AI — it’s making it useful on Monday morning, when finance teams, HR staff and operations managers need systems that actually work. Well... I mean, that is usually where the real test sits.

Solutions+ describes itself as a provider of shared services and advisory offerings across digital and AI, finance, HR, procurement, integrated facilities management, fleet management, and sports and entertainment services. The company works with clients across major sectors in the UAE. Tahaluf, founded in 2015 and based in Abu Dhabi, positions itself as a provider of AI-driven IT solutions and cybersecurity services, helping organisations respond to changing market demands with secure systems and scalable digital tools.

On the flip side, an MoU is still only a first step, not a finished product. But it does signal where both companies want to place their bets. And believe it or not, in a region pushing hard to build its own AI capabilities, that signal alone can matter quite a lot. If the two firms manage to turn this into working systems rather than polished presentations, the tie-up could definately become one to watch.

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