Microsoft Establishes Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi
Microsoft Corp. has announced the expansion of its Global Engineering Development Center to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The new center, one of Microsoft’s first engineering centers in the Arab world, will be part of a global ecosystem dedicated to creating AI innovations, cloud technologies, and advanced cybersecurity solutions.
The engineering teams at the Abu Dhabi center will develop cutting-edge solutions that will be integrated into Microsoft’s global solutions. This move is part of Microsoft’s strategic investments to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global tech innovation and talent hub. The partnership with G42 has been instrumental in establishing a thriving local technological ecosystem, and the new center will build on these efforts by attracting top tech talent from around the world.
“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,” said His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, emphasized the company’s commitment to ensuring that transformative technologies like AI benefit everyone broadly and create local opportunities. “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,” he said.
The center will also play a key role in advancing Microsoft’s efforts to upskill the regional workforce. This will be achieved through collaborations with local universities, training centers, and government initiatives, particularly in cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity. Microsoft’s investments in human capital and efforts to improve the employability of professionals in tech-driven sectors align with the diversification efforts of local governments 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 customers. The company is committed to making AI available broadly and responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and organization to achieve more.
