This IDC Market Note emphasizes the UAE's transformation into a global innovation hub, fueled by economic resilience, strategic diversification, and impactful partnerships such as the one between Microsoft and G42 (an Abu Dhabi–based technology holding company founded in 2018, dedicated to advancing AI-driven solutions across industries). In April 2024, Microsoft announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, marking a significant milestone in the UAE's technological growth. This partnership extends beyond sales and marketing by fostering deep synergies and engineering innovation, further positioning the UAE as a leader in global AI and digital transformation.
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In This Market Note
IDC's Point of View
About G42 Group
Microsoft and G42 Partnership: Strong Focus on Cloud and AI
Enabling Datacenter Infrastructure for Sovereign Cloud
Sovereign Cloud Platform Over a Public Cloud Backbone
Full-Stack Solutions from Infrastructure to Services
Joint Go-to-Market
Ecosystem-Led Co-Innovation and Solution Delivery
Flexible Engagement Models
Final Remarks
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