DUBAI – Dubai Internet City has formed a strategic partnership with India’s National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) to drive technological innovation and foster cross-border talent development during GITEX Global.
As one of TECOM Group PJSC’s ten dynamic sector-specific business districts, Dubai Internet City will provide support and guidance to Nasscom members seeking to establish a presence within its business community. This partnership aims to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for companies starting and setting up their operations.
Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial at TECOM Group and Managing Director of Dubai Internet City, oversaw the signing of the agreement, which establishes a framework for technology transfer and investment to broaden opportunities for companies in both markets.
“Our partnership with Nasscom empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators to build upon the UAE’s and India’s shared success story,” Al Malik stated.
Shivendra Singh, Vice President and Head of Global Trade at Nasscom, remarked, “This agreement is a pivotal step in accelerating market access for Indian tech companies in the Middle East, a region we view as a critical growth driver for our industry. Our strategic partnership with Dubai Internet City will fast-track go-to-market strategies, enabling our members to scale rapidly, seize new opportunities, and drive transformative growth.”
The collaboration provides a range of benefits for Nasscom member companies looking to expand their footprint, including collaboration opportunities with Dubai Internet City’s vibrant community of over 3,500 customers, which includes multinational corporations, start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia, along with more than 29,000 professionals.
Furthermore, Dubai Internet City and Nasscom will explore avenues for supporting joint research and development projects to drive innovation and create globally impactful technological solutions.
Nasscom’s business community will also gain access to Dubai Internet City’s workshops and the state-of-the-art D/Quarters co-working spaces operated by TECOM Group, situated in the heart of Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City.
