IHC confirms AI board observer as strategic cornerstone
Abu Dhabi-based IHC introduces Aiden Insight 2.0 board observer
#UAE #AIagents - Abu Dhabi-based global investment company IHC has introduced Aiden Insight 2.0, the second version of the UAE's first fully sovereign, on-premise AI Board Observer. CEO of IHC Syed Basar Shueb referred to the new AI assistant as a strategic cornerstone for the holding group. Developed with executive AI solutions specialist Aleria, the system transforms boardroom intelligence, while enhancing data security. According to a media statement, the new AI observer was present at the Q1 2025 results meeting, and provided comprehensive strategic recommendations to the board. IHC reported AED27.2 billion ($7.4b) in revenue for the quarter, representing a 41.1 percent increase year-on-year driven by operational momentum and key acquisitions.
SO WHAT? - Following the development of an early pilot in collaboration with G42 last year, IHC’s Aiden Insight board observer was officially introduced into service earlier this year. The announcement of a new version, indicates that the Abu Dhabi holding group is doubling down on AI-supported decision-making, priotising the ongoing development of the AI boardroom observer. With total assets of AED 416.6 billion ($113.4b), perfecting Aiden Insight can be expected to have a profound impact on IHC board-level decisions in the future.
Here are some key points about this announcement:
Abu Dhabi-based global investment company IHC has unveiled Aiden Insight 2.0, an advanced AI Board Observer, developed in collaboration with executive AI solutions developer Aleria Technology LLC, establishing it as the UAE's first fully sovereign, on-premise AI observer designed specifically for boardroom applications.
The sovereign system operates eliminates reliance on external cloud services and ensuring complete data sovereignty, a critical feature for organisations handling sensitive financial and strategic information at board level.
Built on Aleria’s C-level AI OS, Aiden Insight 2.0 integrates a live newsroom providing real-time updates on IHC's performance, market dynamics, and global trends, alongside 'AskIHC', a rapid query tool enabling directors to instantly access pre-analyzed financial metrics and operational benchmarks.
Following IHC's Q1 2025 results showing AED27.2 billion ($7.4b) in revenue (with a 41.1% year-on-year increase) and AED4.1 billion ($1.1b) in profit after tax, Aiden Insight 2.0 delivered strategic recommendations including enhanced tax planning and strengthened focus on Information Technology and AI.
The Large Action Model and operational system provides deep analysis across IHC's diverse portfolio by examining subsidiaries, segments, and individual projects to deliver unified views of risk and performance drivers, supporting real-time decision-making with dynamic visual insights.
For example, Aiden Insight 2.0 has recommended maintaining capital allocation discipline and pursuing continued growth in priority sectors, whilst urging ongoing vigilance in risk management, particularly regarding market exposures in technology and energy.
Abu Dhabi-based Aleria has recently signed deals with Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA), e& UAE, and Multiply Group.
ZOOM OUT - Whilst Aleria delivers high-profile enterprise-level executive AI decision-support advisors to the likes of ADQ and IHC, it also has products for the small-to-medium sized business market. Earlier this year Aleria signed a strategic partnership with e& UAE, appointing the telecom firm as the exclusive provider of its AI-powered solutions in the UAE. The company’s SMB offerings are available via e& in Lite, Pro and custom packages, with different flavours available for legal, HR, sales and marketing, finance, plus procurement and supply chain. Aleria aims to democratise access to the advanced AI capabilities previously available only to the worlds biggest enterprises.
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