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its commercial and technical team as it taps into new areas such as financial services and FinTech .
Mouteih Chaghlil , CEO , Middle East and Africa – Bespin Global , said : “ This strategic partnership between Bespin Global and ADIO ensures we have the support and enablement to grow our Middle East presence . We have shared goals to grow digital offerings and help enterprises leverage the full power of cloud . To do that we need to hire and train the best talent and provide them with the best place to live , where they not only perform their job , but also contribute in Abu Dhabi ’ s vision to become a regional innovation hub and help the UAE progress on the global competitiveness index .”
Bespin Global will collaborate with local universities to nurture talent , with plans to hire five to 10 Emirati interns each year , in addition to hosting hackathon programmes . ADIO , along with Hub71 , will support Bespin Global ’ s expansion by connecting the technology company across Abu Dhabi ’ s innovation ecosystem , unlocking access to relevant partnerships , opportunities and networks to fuel its growth .
Chaghlil added that : “ Abu Dhabi ’ s central position on the world map , paired with its involvement in a variety of crucial industries including Financial Services , Energy and Communication , makes it a sought-after business hub , internationally . This aligns with Bespin Global ’ s mission to make superior and cuttingedge cloud technology services more accessible across the Middle East and Africa . I ’ m confident that this powerful partnership will benefit the country , and region at large .”
Bespin Global has chosen Hub71 for its Abu Dhabi location . The fast-growing tech community supports the growth of global tech start-ups with market access , opportunities to raise capital and access to a deep pool of tech talent through its robust partnerships with corporates and government entities , helping to advance technology and Digital Transformation .
Abu Dhabi skyline from cycle paths of Corniche
Hanan Harhara Al Yafei , CEO , Hub71 , said : “ We are excited to welcome Bespin Global into our fast-growing community as their regional presence will complement the bright founders who are accelerating Abu Dhabi ’ s Digital Transformation . Technology companies like Bespin Global enhance our ecosystem and add to the seamless , mutually-beneficial exchange of mentorship , expertise and talent that facilitates the disruptive technologies shaping our future economy .”
ADIO ’ s Innovation Programme provides incentives to innovative businesses within high-growth areas including ICT , financial services , tourism , AgTech and health services and biopharma , among others . The programme aims to accelerate opportunities for innovative businesses , supporting their growth and enabling them to deliver projects that drive wider positive impact from Abu Dhabi . ADIO recently announced that leading music streaming platform Anghami will be establishing its headquarters in Abu Dhabi as part of the Innovation Programme . p
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