A new joint venture in Abu Dhabi is set to redefine the application of artificial intelligence at the industrial edge. mimik, a global pioneer in device-first Continuum AI, has partnered with local investment vehicles Next71 and ASK Holding to establish mimik UAE. Announced during Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week, this strategic move is designed to accelerate the nation's sovereign digital capabilities and position the UAE as a global leader in the emerging agentic AI economy, moving intelligence from the cloud directly to where it is needed most.
mimik has formed a joint venture, mimik UAE, with Abu Dhabi's Next71 and ASK Holding.
The JV aims to build a sovereign, knowledge-based agentic AI economy for the UAE.
The focus is on decentralizing AI, moving beyond cloud to intelligence on devices, vehicles, and infrastructure.
This enables real-time, adaptive systems for roads, ports, factories, and small businesses.
The technology is based on mimik's "device-first Continuum AI" for collaborative, offline-capable edge intelligence.
The partnership aligns with the UAE's vision to become a global hub for physical AI and sovereign technology.
The creation of mimik UAE represents a decisive shift from traditional, cloud-centric AI models. The partnership aims to build a foundational layer for a diversified, knowledge-based economy where intelligence is distributed across the very fabric of the nation's infrastructure. This approach promises to enhance autonomy, security, and real-time responsiveness for local industries.
Sara Dhafer Alahbabi, Director of SPV and Portfolio Relations at Next71, highlighted the vision, stating, “Together with mimik we are reimagining what’s possible — building a smart, sustainable economy where intelligence exists everywhere, for everyone.” This sentiment was echoed by the other partner, ASK Holding, which clarified, “We’re not chasing another cloud trend—we’re building sovereign intelligence where life happens on our roads, in our ports, across our factories, and in every small business."
This transformation is powered by mimik's concept of Device-First Continuum AI, which represents an evolution from app-based SaaS to an agentic, Knowledge-as-a-Service (KaaS) model. This technology is local and offline-first, enabling every device—from robots and sensors to machines—to become self-aware and contextually intelligent. These devices can process and act independently at the edge while also collaborating dynamically with each other and humans, forming an adaptive, decentralized network.
Fay Arjomandi, Founder and CEO of mimik, commented on this shift, stating, “We are entering the age of the agentic economy. With built-in sovereignty and execution, along with sustainability and energy cost savings, mimik provides the most valuable tech stack for the agentic-native economy.” By decentralizing intelligence, mimik UAE will fuel AI innovation, cultivate advanced talent, and strengthen regional data sovereignty, envisioning Abu Dhabi as the world's leading hub for physical AI.
mimik powers the Agentic Economy with Agentix-Native software that turns everyday devices into intelligent collaborative systems. Its software platform enables real-time inference across smartphones, cameras, drones, robots, machines, and servers. By creating a Device-First AI continuum across endpoint devices and the cloud, mimik gives a way for enterprises to operationalize agentic AI, scale intelligence, and optimize performance and cost.
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