At GITEX 2024, Tariq Halwani, Executive Director, Enterprise Solutions, Microsoft UAE, showcased the company’s latest innovations in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and business applications. A key focus was the newly released Microsoft Copilot Wave 2, highlighting AI’s potential to boost productivity across industries. Microsoft also emphasized AI’s critical role in enhancing cybersecurity defenses, particularly in response to evolving cyber threats.
One of the most significant announcements was a national skilling initiative launched in collaboration with the UAE government. This program aims to train 100,000 government employees over the next 12 months, focusing on AI skills, cloud technologies, and responsible AI adoption.
The event highlighted real-world AI use cases in industries such as healthcare and financial services, underscoring the importance of cloud migration and modernization to fully leverage AI’s potential. Halawani also reinforced Microsoft’s strong partnership-driven approach, noting that for every dollar Microsoft generates, partners earn $7, a figure projected to grow in the coming years.
In addition, Microsoft showcased emerging trends in quantum computing, augmented reality, and intelligent devices, demonstrating how AI is reshaping personal computing and introducing new ways for humans to interact with technology. GITEX 2024 serves as a vital platform for forging partnerships and driving innovation in the UAE.
