In a recent statement, Microsoft’s Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, emphasized the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), characterizing it as a “profound” and “paradigm” technology shift that promises to unlock a multitude of opportunities. These remarks were made during the Microsoft ‘AI, a New Era’ event, where Nadella engaged with local business leaders, officials, and developers.
Satya Nadella underscored the pivotal role that Artificial Intelligence plays in advancing the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) digital economy and rapidly revolutionizing the lives of its citizens. He stated, “The new dawn of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will drive the latest innovation and has the huge potential to expand opportunity worldwide, including in the UAE.”
Microsoft’s commitment to the UAE spans three decades, and the company has chosen the nation as the location for its first data centers in the region. These cloud regions are seen as instrumental in driving the country’s digital transformation and serving as the foundation for deploying cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence