Microsoft announced expanding its Global Engineering Development Center footprint to the UAE by opening its first engineering centers in the Arab world. This new development center will open in Abu Dhabi as Microsoft’s first engineering center in the Arab world.
Microsoft’s Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi will be part of a global ecosystem of centers dedicated to creating AI innovations, cloud technologies, and advanced cybersecurity solutions.
The new Microsoft Engineering Development Center will be built not only to create cutting-edge technologies in the region but also to attract top tech talent from around the world to develop tailored solutions that tackle pressing challenges in critical industries globally.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, said, “As a hub of innovation, Abu Dhabi is well-positioned to lead global efforts in AI, championing transformative solutions that benefit both people and the planet. Abu Dhabi’s advanced digital and physical infrastructure, combined with the UAE’s strategic location at the heart of the world, allows us to drive positive, far-reaching impacts across industries and societies alike.”
Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, said, “We are committed to ensuring transformative technologies, like AI, benefit everyone broadly and create local opportunity. Our Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi will bring new talent to the region and help power innovation that will drive economic growth and job creation for both the UAE and the world.”
Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, said, “The establishment of Microsoft’s Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi underscores the growing importance of the UAE as a hub for technological innovation. While G42 and Microsoft have worked together in the past to drive advancements in AI and cloud infrastructure, this new center will complement our collective efforts in building a more robust digital future for the region and beyond.”
Samer Abu-Ltaif, Microsoft Corporate Vice President and President of Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, said, “Today’s announcement reinforces our commitment to the region and our strategic partnership with the UAE. By empowering youth, collaborating with academia, and fostering IP creation, we are unlocking the region’s potential. We are transitioning from consuming technology to contributing to its global creation. With a world-class Engineering Development Centre in Abu Dhabi, we drive innovation and support organizations worldwide to stay competitive digitally.”
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