Abu Dhabi has entered a significant multi-year partnership with Microsoft and G42 to establish a sovereign cloud system aimed at enhancing digital transformation and AI adoption. This collaboration is expected to improve government efficiency by managing over 11 million daily digital interactions. The agreement was signed by key figures including Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Satya Nadella, highlighting its importance for the emirate's future.
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to make Abu Dhabi the world's first fully AI-native government by 2027, backed by a substantial investment in digital infrastructure. Innovations like the TAMM 3.0 app have already drastically reduced offline customer visits, showcasing the potential of AI in streamlining public services. This partnership not only sets a precedent for AI in the public sector but also emphasizes the importance of data sovereignty in government operations.
• Abu Dhabi aims to be the first fully AI-native government by 2027.
• Partnership integrates Microsoft cloud technologies with G42's AI expertise.
A sovereign cloud ensures that government data is stored and managed within national borders, enhancing security and compliance.
AI-powered solutions refer to applications that utilize artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and service delivery in government operations.
Data sovereignty involves the concept that data is subject to the laws and governance structures within the nation it is collected.
Microsoft provides cloud technologies that are integral to the partnership, enabling advanced AI capabilities for government services.
G42, through its subsidiary Core42, contributes AI expertise to enhance the capabilities of the sovereign cloud system.
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