Hyderabad: AI Planet, a deeptech company specializing in enterprise Generative AI and Agentic AI platforms, has announced a strategic joint venture with InfoDrive Analytics, a Vardaan Global Company renowned for its expertise in large enterprise transformation. The partnership marks a significant step in expanding AI Planet’s global footprint and establishing a cutting-edge AI and digital transformation powerhouse in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The official signing took place at GITEX Global’s MOU room, in the presence of the Ambassador of Belgium and the Flanders Investment & Trade team, symbolizing a milestone in fostering AI innovation across the Middle East.
This venture marks AI Planet’s first official presence in the UAE, adding to its existing entities in Belgium, Luxembourg, and India. Backed by a $3 million investment from InfoDrive Analytics, the joint venture will serve as AI Planet’s regional base in Dubai, focusing on enabling governments and large enterprises in their AI and digital transformation journeys.
The investment will be directed toward accelerating market development, strengthening customer acquisition, setting up regional operations, and hiring local AI talent. The partnership will also emphasize developing industry-specific Agentic AI solutions powered by AI Planet’s proprietary platform.
The newly formed joint venture aims to build a modern AI and digital transformation hub for the Middle East, with a strong focus on:
- Empowering governments and enterprises with Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions
- Positioning AI Planet’s GenAI platform for regional adoption
- Building standalone vertical AI solutions across industries, including finance, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom, and education
By combining AI Planet’s enterprise-grade AI orchestration expertise with InfoDrive Analytics’ regional reach and business acumen, the partnership seeks to create scalable impact across both enterprise and government ecosystems.
Commenting on the partnership, Chanukya Patnaik, Founder & CEO of AI Planet, said, “The Middle East is at a defining moment in its digital and AI evolution. The region has consistently leapfrogged traditional transformation cycles through bold investments in innovation and AI will be the next major leap. Through this joint venture, we want to empower enterprises and governments to harness AI to transform sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services among others, making AI a true force for progress across the region.”
Veteran entrepreneur and investor Rino Sabatino, Group Chairman of InfoDrive Analytics and Vardaan Global, brings deep experience in forging cross-border partnerships for digital transformation. He previously led the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA), where he attracted major international technology and manufacturing companies to the UAE.
On the MOU signing, Rino Sabatino affirmed, “We’re excited to partner with AI Planet to build the next chapter of digital innovation. The Middle East and more specifically the UAE’s – momentum in AI is extraordinary, driven by visionary leadership and strong government investment. Together, we’ll bring world-class expertise to help organizations and public institutions accelerate AI adoption, drive operational efficiency, and unlock new opportunities for growth.”
The joint venture underscores both companies’ shared vision of creating a sustainable and scalable AI ecosystem across the Middle East — one that bridges innovation, investment, and inclusion. With the UAE’s growing focus on becoming a global AI hub, the partnership between AI Planet and InfoDrive Analytics marks a pivotal moment in shaping the region’s digital future.
