The Development Centre will support world-class engineering talent in developing cutting-edge solutions
Microsoft Corp. has announced it is expanding its Global Engineering Development Centre footprint to the UAE.
A new Development Centre which will be established in Abu Dhabi, one of Microsoft’s first engineering centres to be launched in the Arab world, joining the company’s global portfolio of development centres across key strategic locations around the world.
Microsoft’s Engineering Development Centre in Abu Dhabi will be part of a global ecosystem of centres dedicated to the creation of AI innovations, cloud technologies and advanced cybersecurity solutions. The engineering teams at the centre will create innovative solutions that will be part of Microsoft solutions globally.
Transformative solutions
“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,” affirmed HH Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
“We are committed to ensuring transformative technologies, like AI, benefit everyone broadly and create local opportunity,” observed Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft.
Collective efforts
Drive advancements
“While G42 and Microsoft have worked together in the past to drive advancements in AI and cloud infrastructure, this new centre will complement our collective efforts in building a more robust digital future for the region and beyond,” commented Peng Xiao, Group CEO, G42.
“With a world-class Engineering Development Centre in Abu Dhabi, we drive innovation and support organizations worldwide to stay competitive in a digital world,” remarked Samer Abu-Ltaif, Microsoft Corporate VP and President, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa.
