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consequence, we now have an industry-leading operating system, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and the
OpenShift Container Platform.”

These platforms, widely adopted across industries, are evolving to integrate AI-specific toolkits, addressing
the growing demand for AI-driven solutions. “Both our operating system and our container platform are
having the tools built into them that allow AI-specific developments to be done in a much more efficient and
effective manner,” he explained, emphasizing that Red Hat’s strategy is truly global.

Latest Solutions and Their Business Impact
Photo: Adrian Pickering, Regional
Red Hat’s latest developments include the AI-enhanced RHEL version 10 General Manager for Red Hat
and the OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), which has gained traction MENA
worldwide. “OpenShift Container Platform is the most widely adopted
container development tool used for building new applications—mobile, on-premise, or cloud—and also for
modernizing existing applications,” Pickering noted.

In the financial sector, for example, banks are using OpenShift to modernize applications and enhance fraud
detection. “Several banks we’re working with are developing models that allow them to much more
efficiently spot fraudulent or unusual transactions within the hundreds of millions that go on daily,” he
added.

Challenges and Opportunities in MENA’s AI and Cloud Adoption

AI adoption in the Middle East presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly in data management.
“AI is only as good as the data that feeds into it,” Pickering explained. Many organisations struggle with
siloed data, which prevents efficient AI model training. “Building that information source is a challenge in
itself, and then you need the expertise of data scientists who can collate the data, analyse large language
models, and bring these elements together to address specific use cases.”

He cited healthcare and financial services as key sectors leveraging AI in the region. “In healthcare, genome
sequencing is being analysed to predict diseases and preemptively treat them, while in financial services, AI
models are helping detect fraud more efficiently.”

The Future of AI and Emerging Technologies

Looking ahead, Red Hat remains committed to its open-source model, which Pickering sees as crucial to
driving AI innovation. “Innovation comes very fast in open-source projects, and we will maintain that
approach,” he affirmed.

The Middle East is experiencing a significant shift towards cloud adoption, a trend Red Hat is well-
positioned to support. “We are seeing organisations—airlines, banks, government departments—moving
workloads into the cloud. Sovereign cloud initiatives like G42 in Abu Dhabi and Moro Hub in Dubai are
addressing data sovereignty concerns, while international players like Microsoft continue to expand.”

AI is no longer just a buzzword; it is becoming a strategic priority across industries. “Every organisation we
speak to is asking about AI. Just this morning, I spoke to one of our salespeople returning from Oman, and in

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