Hyderabad, 17 October 2025 – AI Planet, a deeptech company specializing in enterprise Generative AI and Agentic AI platforms, has announced a strategic joint venture with InfoDrive Analytics, a Vardaan Global company, to establish a cutting-edge AI and digital transformation hub in the United Arab Emirates. The venture is backed by a $3 million investment from InfoDrive Analytics.
The announcement was made at GITEX Global, in the presence of the Ambassador of Belgium and the Flanders Investment & Trade team, marking AI Planet’s official entry into the UAE market – its first presence beyond Belgium, Luxembourg, and India.
The joint venture will serve as AI Planet’s regional base in Dubai, focused on enabling governments and large enterprises to adopt AI at scale. The investment will support market development, customer acquisition, regional hiring, and the creation of industry-specific Agentic AI solutions powered by AI Planet’s proprietary platform.
“The Middle East is at a defining moment in its digital evolution,” said Chanukya Patnaik, Founder & CEO, AI Planet. “Through this joint venture, we aim to empower enterprises and governments to harness AI across sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services.”
“The UAE’s momentum in AI is extraordinary,” added Rino Sabatino, Group Chairman, InfoDrive Analytics & Vardaan Global. “Together, we’ll bring world-class expertise to accelerate AI adoption and unlock new growth opportunities.”
The partnership combines AI Planet’s deep expertise in enterprise-grade AI orchestration with InfoDrive’s regional reach and transformation capabilities, positioning the venture to deliver vertical AI solutions across finance, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom, and education.
