On Wednesday, at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, UAE-based e& announced a groundbreaking partnership with IBM to launch an advanced AI governance solution.
This collaboration aims to enhance e&’s AI governance framework, ensuring compliance and ethical practices across its expanding AI ecosystem.
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The vision behind the partnership
Dena Almansoori, the Group Chief AI and Data Officer at e&, emphasised the importance of responsible governance in the AI ecosystem, “As AI continues to transform industries, responsible governance is paramount. At e&, we are committed to leading by example and setting the global benchmark for establishing robust AI governance practices”.
The solution will utilise IBM’s watsonx. governance platform, which offers automated risk management and real-time performance analysis, addressing compliance requirements effectively.
This initiative reflects e&’s commitment to scaling AI responsibly while tracking return on investment (ROI) and maintaining transparency. The collaboration will also leverage IBM Consulting’s expertise to develop a tailored AI governance framework that defines workflows and performance indicators.
Features of the governance solution
The new AI governance platform will create a centralised inventory of AI models, supporting full traceability and oversight.
This system enables real-time monitoring of model performance, risk scoring, and compliance metrics, allowing e& to detect biases early and take corrective actions.
Shukri Eid, IBM’s General Manager for the Gulf region, highlighted the significance of this partnership: “IBM watsonx empowers organisations like e& to navigate the complexities of AI governance”.