Origen and Deepexi Partner to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption Across Middle East and Africa
Origen, an Abu Dhabi-based AI-native technology company, and Deepexi, a publicly listed enterprise AI and data intelligence company, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across the UAE and the wider Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
The partnership was announced at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 and aims to help governments and enterprises move beyond AI pilot projects by deploying secure, scalable, and production-ready AI solutions tailored to regional business and regulatory requirements.
Under the collaboration, Origen will contribute its AI-native infrastructure, regional expertise, and delivery capabilities across the MEA region, while Deepexi will provide enterprise AI technologies, data intelligence platforms, and AI agent capabilities. Together, the companies will support organisations in integrating AI into core business operations rather than deploying standalone AI platforms.
The partners said the collaboration will enable organisations to operationalise AI securely and responsibly within existing enterprise environments, helping transform fragmented data into real-time operational intelligence through enterprise AI agents, natural language analytics, and a unified enterprise data foundation.
The solutions will also support Arabic localisation, data sovereignty, private and on-premises deployment, regulatory compliance, and integration with leading large language models, addressing the specific operational and governance requirements of organisations across the region.
Martin Ma, Vice President of Ecosystem at Origen, said the next phase of AI adoption will depend not only on advances in AI models but also on effective deployment within real business environments. He added that the partnership combines Origen's regional expertise with Deepexi's enterprise AI capabilities to help governments and businesses establish a strong foundation for long-term AI adoption.
Lianfei Cao, Executive Director and President of Deepexi's Sales and Service System, said sustainable value from enterprise AI comes from combining advanced technology with industry expertise and local execution. He noted that Origen's regional presence makes it a strong partner for delivering enterprise AI solutions across the Middle East and Africa.
As part of the agreement, the two companies will jointly develop industry-specific AI solutions, strengthen local capabilities, and expand customer engagements across the MEA region. Initial deployments are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The partnership is intended to support governments and enterprises in transforming AI strategies into measurable business outcomes through practical, enterprise-ready solutions designed for regional needs.
