Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, Makes a Pioneering Visit to the UAE, Showcasing AI Innovations Driving Economic Transformation

Microsoft’s longstanding presence in the UAE spans over three decades, during which they made a strategic move by establishing their first data centers in the Middle East within the UAE’s borders. These data centers have played a pivotal role in the country’s ongoing digital transformation, serving as the cornerstone for the deployment of cutting-edge technologies, particularly in the realm of AI. A recent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has projected the emergence of a substantial USD 320 billion AI industry in the Middle East by 2030, with the UAE poised to lead the region, contributing nearly 14% to the country’s GDP.