Dubai CommerCity (DCC) has signed a partnership agreement with Tencent Cloud to give companies in the free zone access to advanced cloud and digital solutions, in a move aimed at accelerating their digital transformation.
The agreement was signed at Tencent’s headquarters in Shenzhen during a DCC delegation visit. Amna Lootah, Director General of Dubai CommerCity, signed on behalf of the free zone, while Rachel Xie, General Manager of Tencent Cloud MENA, represented Tencent Cloud.
Dubai CommerCity, the first free zone in the MENA region dedicated to e-commerce, is a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Group.
Under the deal, Tencent Cloud will make its products and services available to companies registered in DCC and explore ways to connect them with its digital solutions. The partners will also run joint events, exhibitions, hackathons and workshops to encourage knowledge exchange and technology adoption.
The partnership supports Dubai’s push to strengthen its digital economy and its standing as a global trade hub. It also aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy by 2033.
Lootah said partnering with global technology firms is key to strengthening Dubai’s digital commerce ecosystem. She said the collaboration will help DCC companies improve operational efficiency, support innovation and expand into new markets.
Xie said the partnership will bring Tencent Cloud’s capabilities closer to DCC-based businesses and help them grow.
Tencent Cloud, the cloud arm of Tencent, offers AI, cloud computing, networking, data and security solutions. Its infrastructure spans 70 availability zones across 25 regions and more than 3,200 CDN nodes, with partnerships in over 80 markets.
The agreement forms part of DIEZ’s wider efforts to boost the competitiveness of its economic zones through access to advanced technologies, global expertise and strategic partnerships.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
