Gewan Holding, a part of Abu Dhabi’s NG9 Holding, has teamed up with decentralized infrastructure pioneer Iopn to drive forward the development of sovereign AI, blockchain, and digital identity solutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Introducing Project ATLAS
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Gewan Holding and Iopn are working together to accelerate the advancement of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and digital identity solutions in the UAE. The partnership is centered around the implementation of a sovereign AI stack that is powered by Nvidia GPUs and supported by Iopn’s innovative OPN Chain.
This decentralized infrastructure combines high-performance AI computing with a sovereign digital identity layer, facilitating compliant and scalable operations across various sectors including governance, finance, healthcare, and real estate. The OPN Chain also enables real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, biometric authentication, and modern payment systems, creating opportunities for liquidity and regulated access to global capital markets.
Alaa Al Ali, Group CEO of NG9 Holding, expressed the strategic significance of the partnership, stating, “Our collaboration with Iopn and the launch of Project ATLAS is not just about building technology—it’s about securing sovereignty and enabling the UAE to shape the digital future.”
Project ATLAS, also known as Advance Tokenized Liquid-cooled AI Stack, has been developed by Iopn in collaboration with Betabytes, an official Nvidia Cloud Partner. This sovereign-grade AI data center is part of the broader Iopn ecosystem, which includes digital financial infrastructure, RWA tokenization, and the AI Academy & AI Factory.
Amer Al Osh, Chief Development Officer at Gewan Holding, highlighted the infrastructure model delivered through the collaboration, emphasizing its role in reinforcing digital sovereignty and unlocking new economic opportunities. This partnership aims to ensure that the UAE remains at the forefront of innovation in the era of AI and Web3.
Iopn CEO Mojtaba Asadian described the OPN Chain as the foundation of a unified ecosystem for sovereign identity, financial infrastructure, and AI-driven innovation. With the support of NG9 Holding and initiatives like Project ATLAS, Iopn is building sovereign-grade digital infrastructure that empowers nations to leverage AI and Web3 according to their own terms.
In addition to the partnership with Iopn, Gewan Holding has launched the Gewan AI Hub to promote AI adoption across industries. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s overarching digital transformation strategy and complements the central role of Iopn’s ecosystem.
Together, Gewan Holding and Iopn are working towards positioning the UAE as a hub for sovereign AI and blockchain solutions. Further initiatives under Project ATLAS are set to be announced in the upcoming months, solidifying the commitment to innovation and technological advancement in the region.