Microsoft Corp. announced it is expanding its Global Engineering Development Center footprint to the UAE. A new development center, which will be established in Abu Dhabi, is Microsoft’s first engineering center to be launched in the Arab world, joining the company’s global portfolio of development centers across key strategic locations worldwide.
According to the official press release shared with Newzchain, Microsoft’s Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi will be part of a global ecosystem of centers dedicated to the creation of artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, cloud technologies, and advanced cybersecurity solutions. The engineering teams at the center will create cutting-edge solutions that will be part of Microsoft solutions 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.”
This announcement is the latest in a series of investments by Microsoft that further strengthens the UAE’s position as a global hub of tech innovation and talent.
"We are committed to ensuring transformative technologies, like AI, benefit everyone broadly and create local opportunity," said Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft.
"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."
Microsoft’s strategic partnership with G42 has been instrumental in establishing a thriving local technological ecosystem, and the new Microsoft Engineering Development Center will build on these efforts by not only creating cutting-edge technologies in the region but also attracting top tech talent from around the world to develop tailored solutions that tackle pressing challenges in critical industries globally.
Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, emphasized that the establishment of Microsoft’s Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi highlights the UAE’s increasing significance as a hub for technological innovation. He noted that G42 and Microsoft have previously collaborated to advance AI and cloud infrastructure, and this new center will further support their shared efforts to build a stronger digital future for the region and beyond.
The Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi will also play a key role in advancing Microsoft’s efforts to upskill the regional workforce by empowering professionals already in the workforce as well as upcoming talent with the skills necessary to effectively leverage the latest advancements in cutting-edge technologies. This will be achieved through a series of collaborations with local universities, training centers, and government initiatives, particularly in the fields of cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity. Microsoft’s efforts to invest in human capital and improve the employability of professionals, specifically in tech-driven sectors, align with local government's diversification efforts and their ambitions to transition into a knowledge-based economy.
Microsoft creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Edited by Harshajit Sarmah
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