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Microsoft UAE’s Datacenter Regions – An Investment In The Future Of Innovation & Digital Transformation
Microsoft Cloud Datacenter Regions Now Available in the UAE to Help Fuel the Middle East’s Future Economic Ambitions
Microsoft took a significant step in its support of digital transformation across the Middle East, as it launched two cloud regions in the United Arab Emirates.
Press Releases
Etisalat Partners with Microsoft to Secure UAE’s Digital Borders
Etisalat announced a new partnership with Microsoft to enhance the security of the UAE’s digital border and infrastructure. Etisalat is the first Telecom in MENA to embark on such a partnership.
Cloud Computing Specialists, Security and Data Protection Analysts Amongst High Demand Jobs in UAE
UAE organizations are experiencing increased demand for individuals with deep technology skills, according to a new research by the International Data Corporation (IDC).
Microsoft Empowers More than a Quarter | Million UAE-based Professionals to Train in Digital Skills During COVID-19 Crisis
A global skilling initiative has allowed more than a quarter million people in the United Arab Emirates to acquire digital skills during the COVID-19 crisis.
Microsoft UAE Customers Share Digitisation Success Stories on Third Anniversary of Local Datacentres’ Launch
Microsoft chose the UAE as its first destination to create hyper scale datacenters in the region, and three years since their launch, Microsoft’s Azure locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have accelerated digital transformation across industries.
Customer Stories
Dubai Airports Enables Hybrid Work and Remotely Carries out Major Facility Maintenance and Improvements Despite Pandemic
Learn how Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB), the busiest international airport in the in the world enabled employees to work from home within 48 hours.
Noon Payments Drives Seamless, Instantly Scalable Online Transactions with Microsoft Azure
Learn how noon payments built a rapidly scalable solution that minimized costs and streamlined the DevOps process through Microsoft Azure.
Emaar Partners with Microsoft to Deliver a Five-star Loyalty Experience Using Azure Cognitive Services
Learn how Dubai Malls’ loyalty program, based on submitted receipts, uses Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services to achieve 92 percent reading accuracy.
UAE’s First Digital Bank Zand to Launch Unique Cloud Banking Platform with Microsoft Azure
Poised to become the UAE’s first fully independent digital bank, learn how Zand is reimagining effective, secure banking, and laying the foundation for regional and global growth.
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Five Frequently Asked Questions
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