The UAE’s growing influence in artificial intelligence (AI) continues to draw international recognition, with Microsoft commending the nation’s pioneering approach to technology and innovation.
Speaking to the Emirates News Agency during GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai World Trade Centre, Amr Kamel, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, described the country’s experience in AI as 'an inspiration to the world'.
Kamel highlighted that the UAE has established a solid foundation for AI progress, spanning infrastructure, research and real-world applications. Over recent years, Microsoft has partnered with government entities and local enterprises to expand AI adoption, strengthen digital capabilities, and promote responsible innovation.
The number of startups in the UAE collaborating with Microsoft has grown markedly in the past two years, a trend Kamel attributed to the UAE’s forward-thinking leadership and its creation of an environment ideal for investment and innovation.