23 April 2025, Wed |
12:19 PM
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) has signed a multi-year agreement with Microsoft and Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and digital services. This strategic partnership aims to enhance government services through AI-driven digital transformation and the implementation of a sovereign cloud system.
The agreement was formalized in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, and Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and member of the council. It was signed by Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, Chairman of DGE, Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, and Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42.
The sovereign cloud system will process over 11 million daily digital interactions between Abu Dhabi Government entities, residents, businesses, and investors. This initiative is part of Abu Dhabi’s vision to become the world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027, reinforcing the emirate’s leadership in AI adoption, cloud computing, and digital governance. The partnership aligns with the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027, which includes an AED 13 billion (US$3.54 billion) investment in digital infrastructure to accelerate automation, streamline government processes, and improve public service efficiency.
Ahmed Al Kuttab highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating that technology can redefine how governments serve people, making services more efficient, intuitive, and impactful. He emphasized that integrating Microsoft’s cloud expertise, G42’s AI capabilities, and the government’s strategic vision will create a transformative platform for government services. Satya Nadella reaffirmed Microsoft’s commitment to AI-driven governance, noting that AI will revolutionize government operations, and Abu Dhabi is setting a global benchmark for AI adoption in the public sector.
As part of the digital transformation strategy, Abu Dhabi aims to automate 100% of its government processes, leveraging over 200 AI-driven solutions to enhance service delivery, increase operational productivity, and drive sustainability. Innovations like TAMM 3.0, the emirate’s one-stop government services platform, have already reduced offline visits by 90% and enabled 73% of transactions to be completed instantly. The partnership will further accelerate the adoption of AI and cloud solutions, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient interactions between the government and its stakeholders.
Peng Xiao emphasized Core42’s role in supporting Abu Dhabi’s AI vision, stating that the company’s Sovereign Public Cloud, powered by Azure and enhanced by the Insight platform, will enable government entities to maintain data sovereignty while harnessing hyperscale AI innovation. This initiative represents a significant milestone in AI-driven governance, setting a new standard for digital government transformation on a global scale.
By integrating AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure, the Abu Dhabi Government, Microsoft, and Core42 are strengthening the emirate’s position as a global leader in AI-powered governance. This collaboration underscores Abu Dhabi’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in government services, shaping the future of digital governance and public sector innovation.
