The SaaS solution, available through Microsoft Marketplace, offers organisations a unified inventory of AI models, agents and tools, with six months of free access for customers.
SAS has made SAS AI Navigator available in the UAE, introducing a new software-as-a-service solution to help organisations govern AI adoption, manage risks and align deployments with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Available through Microsoft Marketplace, the platform provides AI, data, compliance and risk leaders with a consolidated inventory of AI assets, including large language models, AI agents, open-source tools and proprietary models. It supports governance throughout the AI lifecycle, from experimentation and deployment to retirement, without requiring organisations to change their existing development processes. Customers will receive six months of free access.
The launch comes as the UAE accelerates AI adoption under initiatives such as the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031. According to the 2026 Data and AI Impact Report by SAS, with research insights from IDC, organisations that establish trust are 15 times more likely to achieve strong returns on AI.
UAE findings show that 62.2% of organisations identify data quality and governance as key factors in AI reliability, while 41.1% cite insufficient explainability as the leading reason employees override AI recommendations.
“Trustworthy AI doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intention, transparency and the right governance structures from the start.”
— Reggie Townsend, Vice President, SAS AI Ethics, Governance and Social Impact
“As AI adoption accelerates across the UAE, organisations need to ensure that innovation is matched by strong governance and accountability,” said Michel Ghorayeb, Managing Director, SAS UAE.
The solution also offers ready-to-use policy packs from partners including Protiviti and Asenion, helping organisations apply compliance guidelines and risk classifications. Its availability on Microsoft Marketplace further strengthens SAS’ partnership with Microsoft and supports governance across environments including Azure.
