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DIFC unveils Artificial Intelligence and coding licence in cooperation with UAE AI Office
has announced the launch of a ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and coding licence , in cooperation with the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office .
The licence , which is a UAE first , will advance the country ’ s Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 , which aims to enhance and attract AI companies and coders from around the world .
Omar Sultan Al Olama , Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence , Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications , commented : “ Such initiatives reflect positively on the country ’ s readiness to become a global destination for pioneering the industries of the future by adopting advanced technology and stimulating innovation in various fields . The DIFC has opened new horizons for leading global companies that aspire to enhance their efforts in the field of AI and expand their businesses further .”
Omar Sultan Al Olama , Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence , Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications , UAE
The Dubai International Financial Centre ( DIFC ), a global financial centre in the Middle East , Africa and South Asia ( MEASA ) region
His Excellency Essa Kazim , Governor , DIFC , said : “ Dubai and DIFC are global ambassadors for AI . Financial services companies in DIFC and a broad spectrum of other industries across the Emirate are setting the standard which is also contributing to the UAE ’ s ambitious goal to have an internationally competitive , knowledge-based economy . DIFC is proud to be collaborating with the UAE AI Office .”
Arc and Bezeq International partner to deliver network connectivity between the UAE , Bahrain and Israel
Arc Solutions , a telecom infrastructure solutions provider across the Middle East region based in Dubai , has signed an agreement with Bezeq International , an Israel-based ISP and IT solutions provider , to deploy its network in Bezeq International ’ s data centre in Tel Aviv . Arc and Bezeq International are creating the lowest latency route between regional hubs in datamena UAE , Global Zone Bahrain , Smarthub UAE and Israel .
“ Arc ’ s partnership with Bezeq International is a great step forward for the growing co-operation between Israel and the UAE . Our customers can now access the lowest latency routes to Europe via Israel and support users with a high quality of experience when using their applications and services ,” said Mahesh Jaishankar , CEO , Arc .
Ron Glav , VP Business Division and Global Alliances , Bezeq International , said : “ There are tremendous growth opportunities for Arc and Bezeq International as we collaborate to connect digital innovation across the region . Arc shares our belief in seamless interregional connectivity and delivering new choice when connecting locally and across the globe . The Israel – UAE agreement has just
Mahesh Jaishankar , CEO , Arc
found us ready to supply , taking advantage of Israel ’ s unique geographic position as a hub connecting between Europe , Asia and Africa and new Middle Eastern markets .”
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