Dubai — The UAE Ministry of Investment and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven investment strategies, further cementing the UAE’s leadership in digital transformation.
The agreement, announced during GITEX Global 2025, focuses on leveraging Microsoft’s AI technologies for investment analytics, financial forecasting, and retail optimisation. Both parties will also collaborate to enhance data governance and management practices using Microsoft’s Azure Data Catalog and Azure Purview platforms.
As part of the MoU, the Ministry will participate in the AI National Skilling Initiative — Microsoft’s flagship program aimed at training 100,000 government employees to build national AI expertise. Workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions will be conducted by Microsoft’s UAE-based experts to ensure best practices and effective implementation.
Mohammad Alhawi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Investment, said the collaboration aligns with the UAE’s goal of becoming a global AI leader by 2031, emphasizing the role of AI in driving an innovation-led economy. Amr Kamel, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, highlighted that the partnership will empower ministry teams to make data-driven decisions, unlock new investment opportunities, and accelerate economic growth.
This partnership reinforces the UAE’s broader ambition to establish itself as a global hub for AI innovation, blending government foresight with private-sector expertise to build a smarter, more connected economy.
