Today, May 22, 2025, Abu Dhabi-based diversified holding company International Holding Company (IHC) announced the launch of its ambitious artificial intelligence initiative – the SAIF (Secure AI Framework) platform. This multifaceted platform is an innovative AI marketplace and an advanced multilingual AI agent, designed to radically simplify and expand access to cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies for developers, researchers, and businesses worldwide. The launch of SAIF marks an important step for the UAE on its path to becoming one of the global leaders in AI innovation.
The SAIF platform aims to address one of the key challenges hindering the widespread adoption of AI – resource fragmentation and the high barrier to entry. The marketplace will offer users centralized access to a wide range of critical components: from high-performance computing power, including scarce Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), to an extensive library of ready-to-use AI modules and models for various tasks such as natural language processing, computer vision, predictive analytics, and more. Furthermore, SAIF will provide tools for creating and deploying custom AI solutions, allowing companies to tailor technologies to their unique needs.
One of the key features of SAIF (Secure AI Framework) is its multilingual AI agent. This intelligent assistant will be able to interact with users in multiple languages, providing consultations, assisting with marketplace navigation, selecting optimal tools and configurations, and automating routine tasks related to the development and deployment of AI models. This approach not only reduces language barriers but also significantly speeds up the development process, making advanced AI technologies accessible even to specialists without deep technical knowledge in AI programming.
IHC representatives emphasize that SAIF is designed with a focus on security, scalability, and adherence to ethical AI norms. The platform will contribute to the creation of responsible and reliable AI systems. The launch of SAIF is expected to attract talented developers and researchers to the UAE, stimulate the creation of new AI startups, and accelerate the digital transformation of various economic sectors not only in the Middle East but also on a global scale. This project is part of the UAE's broader strategy to diversify its economy and invest in future technologies, reaffirming the country's ambition to play a leading role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Democratizing access to AI through platforms like SAIF could catalyze breakthrough innovations and solve complex global challenges.