Dubai AI Campus, Google Cloud Unite for Startup Growth

The Dubai AI Campus is a dedicated environment for AI and Web3 innovation, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure at Dubai International Financial Centre. The Campus includes R&D facilities, accelerator programs, and collaborative workspaces designed to attract and scale startups in the region. Through this collaboration, Google Cloud will offer mentorship opportunities and work with the Campus on initiatives such as the Google Cloud’s Gen AI Startup School. Additionally, early-stage startups in the Dubai AI Campus ecosystem will gain access to Google for Startups Cloud Program, providing them with essential Google Cloud resources, including the latest innovations in AI.

Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of the DIFC Innovation Hub, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating that it would create an optimal ecosystem for AI startups, strengthen Dubai AI Campus as a global startup destination, and solidify Dubai’s position as a hub for technology-focused companies.

Ziad Jammal, Country Manager for Google Cloud in the UAE, highlighted the importance of this collaboration in supporting Dubai’s D33 economic agenda and emphasized Google Cloud’s commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. He noted that Google Cloud provides essential infrastructure, security, scalability, and AI services that are crucial for startup growth.

This collaboration underscores Dubai AI Campus’s role in driving AI innovation and Google Cloud’s dedication to empowering startups, ultimately positioning Dubai as a leader in the global AI landscape.