Dubai AI Campus, the largest cluster of AI companies in the region, based at the DIFC Innovation Hub, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to bolster the growth of the startup ecosystem. This collaboration aims to leverage Google Cloud’s expertise and resources to accelerate the expansion of startups within the Dubai AI Campus.
The Dubai AI Campus is a dedicated ecosystem for AI and Web3 innovation, offering state-of-the-art physical and digital infrastructure in the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre. The Campus features R&D facilities, accelerator programs, and collaborative workspaces designed to attract, build, and scale startups in the region.
Under this partnership, Google Cloud will provide mentorship opportunities for selected startups at the Dubai AI Campus and collaborate on initiatives such as Google Cloud’s Gen AI Startup School. Additionally, the Google for Startups Cloud Program will grant early-stage startups access to a range of Google resources, including the latest innovations in AI, to help them unlock their full potential.
Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of the DIFC Innovation Hub, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are pleased to join forces with Google Cloud to create an optimal ecosystem equipped with resources to enable startups to drive innovation in AI. This strategic collaboration will strengthen the Dubai AI Campus as a global destination for AI startups, solidifying Dubai’s position as a hub for technology-focused companies.”
Ziad Jammal, Country Manager for Google Cloud in the UAE, highlighted the importance of this collaboration in supporting Dubai’s forward-looking economic agenda, D33, which aims to make Dubai the fastest, safest, and most connected city in the world. He emphasized that Google Cloud’s infrastructure, security, scalability, and AI services will provide startups with the necessary tools to grow and make a lasting impact on the global stage.
This partnership reaffirms both organizations’ commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in the region, with the shared belief that AI has the potential to transform industries and solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
