Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism Partners with Microsoft to Enhance Innovation

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has signed an agreement with the multinational American technology company, Microsoft, to enhance the innovation journey in the emirate.

Dubai has emerged as a leading city aiming to contribute to shaping the future of the world through its ambitious plan to adopt the latest advanced technological solutions. This collaboration reflects the diligent efforts to enhance the growth of the digital economy, innovation, and development in the emirate in line with the targets of Dubai’s economic agenda, D33.

To turn Dubai’s digital aspirations into tangible reality, collaboration with Microsoft focuses on utilizing smart technologies and applications to achieve technological transformation goals within the logistics services, small and medium-sized enterprises, and education sectors in the emirate.

Hadi Baderi, the Executive Director of Dubai Economic Development Foundation, stated that, “This special collaboration is based on the immense potential and unique knowledge of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and Microsoft, which reflects Dubai’s ability to build exceptional partnerships between the public and private sectors. In line with Dubai’s economic agenda D33, the collaboration with Microsoft represents a fundamental pillar for implementing our development strategy by leveraging the strengths of our partners worldwide. This will facilitate economic growth by utilizing extensive technological knowledge and guidance opportunities in key sectors.”

Microsoft has long demonstrated its commitment to enhancing development efforts in Dubai since opening its regional headquarters in the emirate about 25 years ago. The company chose Dubai five years ago to be its first data center in the Middle East, which facilitated the technological transformation in the city, serving as a platform for leveraging modern technologies, including artificial intelligence.

The wheel of innovation is pushed and Naim Yazbeck, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, stated: “We are pleased to contribute to solidifying Dubai’s prominent status among global technology leaders. The collaboration plan reflects the commitment of both parties to drive innovation, enhance economic development, and build a thriving knowledge-based system for the future.”

“Microsoft” has reiterated its commitment to providing advanced technological solutions to develop the logistics network in Dubai. The initiative focuses on developing an integrated commerce platform to facilitate operations and improve global competitiveness. This collaboration is not limited to enhancing the logistics sector but also aligns with the strategic goal of attracting leading hardware manufacturers and solidifying Dubai’s position in the global logistics services field.

Microsoft relies on its resources and expertise to facilitate access to technology startups and entrepreneurs, and enhance prospects of success and innovation. Technological transformation initiatives have been launched to facilitate testing and marketing of new products and technologies, and consolidate Dubai’s position as a global innovation center, in line with Dubai’s economic agenda D33. As part of its efforts to establish Dubai as a hub for innovation and technology, Microsoft offers advanced technological solutions at affordable prices to small and medium-sized companies in key sectors, contributing to improving their productivity and motivating them to utilize data to enhance growth and innovation in the city.

Digital education is a fundamental pillar of collaboration for educational institutions in Dubai, with a focus on the higher education sector. The collaboration plan aims to solidify Dubai’s position as a leader in digital education by integrating innovative Microsoft solutions and teaching methodologies. The collaboration also seeks to ensure that educational institutions in Dubai are at the forefront of the digital learning and innovation era.

This bilateral cooperation focuses on enhancing the use of technology and innovation in various sectors, benefiting startups and entrepreneurs in Dubai through comprehensive support provided by Microsoft. It also enhances the possibility of accessing resources and expertise that increase the chances of success for these companies, and significantly contributes to enriching Dubai’s thriving innovation ecosystem.

The collaboration reflects a commitment to achieving excellence in several areas, including logistics services, innovation, technology, and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as educational excellence. This agreement represents an important step in Dubai’s future vision and ambitions in both the economic and educational sectors, and also contributes to providing a thriving environment for innovation, trade, and learning.

(WAM)