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Dubai Holding partners with Microsoft to deliver first enterprise-scale AI deployment of its kind in the region

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Dubai Holding collaborates with Microsoft to integrate AI into its operations. This partnership marks the first enterprise-scale AI deployment in the region. The initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making across various sectors.

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Dubai Holding partners with Microsoft to deliver first enterprise-scale AI deployment of its kind in the region
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Collaboration with Microsoft

Dubai Holding announced on Monday a collaboration with Microsoft to embed artificial intelligence (AI) at the core of its operations, positioning the group at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption in the Middle East and Africa region.

This collaboration establishes the first deployment of its kind at enterprise scale in the region and reflects Dubai Holding’s strategic direction to integrate advanced technologies as core operational capabilities.

Embedding AI in Operations

Through this partnership, Dubai Holding will embed AI into its core processes and decision-making frameworks, enabling greater operational efficiency across its diverse operations, which include real estate, hospitality, retail, entertainment, investments, and community management.

Employees will have access to AI tools through a unified interface, allowing them to automate routine tasks and streamline workflows.

This initiative will be supported by a structured program of training and enablement, including targeted workshops and practical use-case development.

Strategic Importance

Amit Kaushal, Group Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding, stated, "Technology is central to how we operate and create value across the organization.

Our collaboration with Microsoft reflects a deliberate step in embedding artificial intelligence into our core operations, in line with Dubai’s broader digital transformation ambitions." By integrating AI into everyday workflows, Dubai Holding aims to strengthen performance and decision-making while investing in its workforce.

By embedding AI at scale, Dubai Holding contributes to Dubai’s digital transformation ambitions, aligning with national strategies such as the UAE National AI Strategy 2031 and the Dubai AI Roadmap.

This collaboration strengthens Dubai Holding’s ability to operate efficiently across various sectors while supporting broader economic priorities, including productivity and long-term growth.

Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, emphasized the importance of applying AI at scale to drive productivity and long-term value, stating, "Our role is to support customers like Dubai Holding with the platforms and capabilities needed to integrate AI securely into their operations."

Through this collaboration, Dubai Holding is establishing a new benchmark for enterprise AI adoption, demonstrating how organizations can move beyond experimentation to fully integrated, large-scale deployment.

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