Emirates Petroleum Company, Emarat, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dell Technologies to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies across its business.
The partnership will focus on identifying practical AI use cases, strengthening data-driven decision-making and building scalable technology capabilities intended to improve operational efficiency, resilience and long-term growth.
The agreement was signed by Burhan Al Hashemi, chief executive officer of Emarat, and Walid Yehia, managing director for South Gulf at Dell Technologies.
Partnership will identify practical AI use cases
Under the MoU, Emarat and Dell Technologies will jointly assess opportunities to apply AI-enabled technologies across key parts of the company’s operations.
The two organisations will also evaluate evolving technology requirements and develop a roadmap aligned with Emarat’s longer-term transformation priorities.
The focus on use-case identification suggests the initiative is intended to move beyond general AI experimentation toward more targeted deployment.
Infrastructure, cloud and AI capabilities form core of collaboration
Dell Technologies said the partnership will bring together infrastructure, cloud and AI-enabled technologies to support Emarat’s digital transformation.
That combination could provide the foundation for applications requiring scalable compute, integrated data environments and more automated decision-making.
The source does not specify which operational functions will be prioritised first or provide details on the technology architecture to be deployed.
Employee AI training included in programme
The collaboration will also include tailored, multilevel AI workshops for Emarat employees.
These sessions are intended to strengthen understanding of AI and its practical applications in the workplace.
The programme is designed to support organisation-wide capability building and give teams the knowledge needed to contribute to Emarat’s transition toward a more data-driven operating model.
Transformation agenda extends beyond technology deployment
Burhan Al Hashemi said the partnership reflects Emarat’s approach to combining external expertise, technology and internal capability development.
He said the company is seeking to strengthen performance and competitiveness while building a more future-ready organisation.
The MoU forms part of a broader transformation agenda focused on technology capability, operational resilience and strategic partnerships.
Dell positions AI as an operational transformation tool
Walid Yehia said AI is creating opportunities for organisations to rethink how they operate, engage customers and deliver value.
He added that combining infrastructure, cloud capabilities and AI-enabled technologies can provide a foundation for scalable innovation.
For Emarat, the value of the partnership will depend on how effectively the two companies can translate that foundation into operational use cases with measurable business outcomes.
Why this matters
The agreement reflects a wider shift among large Gulf enterprises from AI experimentation toward structured enterprise deployment.
Rather than focusing only on standalone tools, Emarat is linking AI adoption to infrastructure, data, workforce capability and a formal technology roadmap.
That broader approach can make it easier to scale AI across the organisation while reducing the risks associated with fragmented pilots.
Editor’s note
The most important aspect of the partnership is the combination of technology deployment and internal capability building.
AI transformation tends to stall when organisations invest in platforms without improving data foundations, employee skills and operating processes at the same time.
Emarat’s agreement with Dell Technologies appears to recognise that challenge. The next test will be whether the roadmap leads to clearly defined use cases and measurable improvements in operations, resilience and decision-making.
