G42 group and Microsoft have embarked on a new phase in their strategic collaboration in Abu Dhabi on September 5th. The two companies announced an ambitious plan that includes providing local cloud services, supporting innovation, investing in advanced artificial intelligence technologies, and enhancing and expanding the data center infrastructure in the UAE.
The sovereign cloud services provided by Microsoft to the government sector and industries spread across the UAE will offer them the opportunity to secure sensitive data. Additionally, it will enable them to benefit from the latest features of the cloud and artificial intelligence available in Azure Cloud. Moreover, it will facilitate their compliance with local privacy standards.
Both companies are aiming to integrate their expertise and capabilities to develop cutting-edge industrial solutions based on artificial intelligence in the fields of health, life sciences, energy, sustainability, and national projects. They will also participate in the COP 28 climate change conference in the UAE this year.
G42 group and Microsoft plan to set new standards for cloud computing security and innovations in the government sector. Furthermore, the two companies aim to expand their technological ecosystem by offering new services within the UAE and providing greater market entry opportunities for partners.
Under this partnership, Microsoft will expand its Azure cloud-related services in the UAE through cooperation with “Datacenter Forte,” a joint venture between G42 and Etisalat.
Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, the General Manager of the National Data Center at the National Security Council and Chief Cybersecurity Officer in the UAE, expressed deep gratitude for the fruitful cooperation between Microsoft and G42.
He affirmed that this partnership will help in developing a sustainable and secure digital environment, where the government sector and regulated industries will achieve superior performance, and the services provided to citizens will become more efficient and convenient. At the same time, innovative fields will progress without compromising data security or privacy.
According to Bing Xiao, CEO of G42, he described the shared services of sovereign cloud and artificial intelligence offered by Microsoft as a journey towards a bright future in innovation and technology. Bing Xiao emphasized that the partnership with Microsoft is not just a technology collaboration but represents a strategic plan to develop a renewable technological environment that contributes to enhancing societal innovation and growth.
He stated that through shared experiences and looking to the future, the goal is not just to reinvent sectors but also to generate economic opportunities and have a positive impact on individuals’ lives and society as a whole.
Judson Althoff, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Microsoft, stated that global institutions are moving towards using advanced smart technology to find innovative solutions to societal, business, and sustainability challenges.
The partnership between G42 group and Microsoft aims to provide the latest artificial intelligence solutions to the government sector using our integrated and reliable cloud platform. Due to the importance of data privacy protection and ensuring security, we consider it a significant opportunity to support institutions in the UAE to innovate in ways that respect individuals and serve their interests.
Samer Abu-Latif, Vice President of Microsoft Corporation and President of Microsoft in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, stated that the UAE has shown excellence and has been at the forefront among countries that care about adopting advanced technologies. This has created a conducive environment for providing leading technological solutions.
This grant has given institutions in a variety of sectors the opportunity to develop their digital solutions and achieve maximum efficiency and flexibility.
He added, saying, “Our aim is to support the vision of the UAE in empowering individuals and institutions to develop artificial intelligence solutions that contribute not only to economic growth but also to addressing the current challenges faced by our communities.” These announcements come as part of the collaboration between G42 group and Microsoft announced in April 2023. The two companies aim to expand their cooperation in the coming months.
