Digital Dubai collaborates with Microsoft for technical innovation

Digital Dubai has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft UAE, on a collaboration which aims to contribute to enhancing digital transformation in Dubai.

The MoU is aimed at enhancing collaboration in technological innovations and ensuring their effective and impactful application. This collaboration is designed to ensure institutional integration among government entities, the UAE citizens and residents of Dubai. The signing ceremony took place on the Digital Dubai platform within the Dubai Government Pavilion at the tech and startup event Gitex Global 2024, taking place in the Dubai World Trade Centre (14-18 October).

Developing skills

According to Microsoft, the agreement emphasises its commitment to launching the comprehensive initiative aimed at developing skills in the field of AI to support Digital Dubai’s efforts in this domain, which shapes the current phase of digital transformation.

Microsoft said it will support Digital Dubai’s vision of digitising life in Dubai by enhancing future skills across various dimensions, with a focus on qualifying AI administrative staff, as well as AI executives who oversee the development of AI strategies within the Dubai government.

“Our partnership with Microsoft UAE aligns with our approach to building global collaborations to achieve common objectives. It reflects the mutual trust between us and our partners as well as our joint commitment to working together in light of the rapid global changes, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence and industrial revolution technologies in general,” said Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, director general of Digital Dubai.

“Artificial intelligence is a central pillar of Dubai’s vision as a digital city, and it is crucial to equip government employees with the necessary technologies and knowledge that support Dubai’s objectives”

Al Mansoori continued: "Dubai has always been and continues to be a key destination for major global companies known for their innovation and leadership. Through this collective journey, these companies, led by Microsoft, have played a significant role in shaping Dubai’s digital landscape and have been part of the success story that has made Dubai an inspiring global narrative. We are pleased to elevate this relationship to a new level of partnership by making artificial intelligence a central pillar of our collaboration.”