UAE telecom services company e& today (August 27) announced the launch of its first AI-powered laptop, the “AI Laptop by e&”, for enterprise customers in the UAE.
The laptop is equipped with on-device AI capabilities, including built-in large language models (LLMs), that are specifically optimised for Snapdragon® X Series processors from Qualcomm Technologies and enable users to run AI workloads directly on the device, even without internet connectivity.
Purpose-built for security, privacy and data sovereignty, the laptop keeps data and AI processing local to the device, making it ideally suited to government, enterprise and other regulated environments in the UAE.
Unlike traditional AI tools that depend heavily on cloud connectivity, the AI Laptop by e& features built-in, on-device large language models (LLMs) and edge AI, allowing complex AI capabilities to run offline with low latency while enabling designated AI workloads and sensitive data to be processed and stored locally on the device, said the statement.
This offline architecture enables enterprises to maintain full data sovereignty, enhanced privacy, and greater control over sensitive information, significantly reducing exposure to external cloud environments. Optimised for high-performance and regulated industries, the device is engineered to meet the security and compliance requirements of government, financial services, healthcare, education, logistics and remote field operations, it stated.
Abdulla Ebrahim Al Ahmed, Chief Government & VVIP Relations Officer, e& UAE, said: "Our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies to introduce the first AI Laptop by e& powered by Snapdragon X Series processors combines data sovereignty with advanced productivity in a secure, offline-capable platform."
"By embedding advanced intelligence directly into the hardware, we are supporting the UAE’s ambition to lead in AI innovation by placing secure, localised computing power directly into the hands of the workforce driving our economy forward," he stated.
"Our collaboration with e& reflects a shared focus on advancing intelligent edge capabilities at scale and shaping the future of the telecom industry," said Mohammed Al Khairy, Head of Edge AI, Middle East and Africa, Qualcomm.
"With the AI Laptop by e&, powered by the Snapdragon platform, we are enabling secure on-device AI experiences powered by built-in AI models and LLMs that help enterprises improve productivity while maintaining control of their data," he added.
The AI Laptop by e& will be available in configurations with Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors. The S1-14 Elite features a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor, up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and up to 1TB of PCIe Gen5 storage, while the S1-14 Plus includes an eight-core Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X memory and 512GB of PCIe Gen4 storage.
Both models run Windows 11 Pro and feature a 14-inch QHD display with 2880 × 1800 resolution and 100 per cent sRGB coverage, Adreno graphics, Wi-Fi 7, a 65Wh battery, 65W USB-C charging and 36-month onsite support.-TradeArabia News Service
