US technology giant Oracle just announced the opening of an innovation hub in Dubai which aims to drive the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) across the UAE.
According to Wam news agency, Oracle named their new facility, “Zayed Innovation Hub” to honor the progressive vision of UAE’s founding father, as UAE celebrates the centennial of the birth of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
The hub was inaugurated by Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence. “The Zayed Innovation Hub represents a milestone in the artificial intelligence space, not only in the UAE but also in the region and to position the UAE as a global leader in AI,” he said.
Arun Khehar, Senior Vice President, Business Applications, ECEMEA at Oracle mentioned how the new innovation hub will serve as “the ultimate platform” to drive awareness, experimentation, and implementation of AI in the UAE.
Abdul Rahman Al Thehaiban, Senior Vice President – Technology, Middle East and, Africa, Oracle added: “Making artificial intelligence easy to adopt is critical, and a key challenge for organizations is that they can’t afford to wait. The Zayed Innovation Hub will aim to address this challenge by engaging with key UAE audiences by raising their awareness levels, helping drive an innovative approach and also supporting the skills development of next generation of Emirati leaders.”
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