The Ministry of Investment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft to collaborate on Artificial Intelligence-powered investment analytics and financial forecasting, marking a key step in advancing the UAE’s innovation and data strategy.
Signed by Mohammad Alhawi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Investment, and Amr Kamel, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, the agreement was formalized during GITEX Global 2025. The partnership aims to enhance the ministry’s capabilities in AI adoption, workforce training, and data management to support smarter, evidence-based investment decisions.
A major focus of the MoU is Microsoft’s AI National Skilling Initiative, which will help train 100,000 employees across government entities. Through this program, ministry staff will gain the expertise needed to integrate AI into critical areas such as investment analytics, financial forecasting, and retail optimisation.
The collaboration will also promote best practices in data governance and management, with workshops and sessions centered on Microsoft Azure technologies, including Azure Data Catalog and Azure Purview. Microsoft’s local experts will provide on-ground support to ensure seamless implementation.
Alhawi emphasized the ministry’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s vision of becoming a global leader in AI by 2031, stating that the partnership reflects a strategic push toward an innovation-driven economy. Kamel added that the agreement combines Microsoft’s global expertise with the ministry’s vision to empower teams, enhance decision-making, and unlock new opportunities across the national investment landscape.
This partnership reinforces the UAE’s position as a frontrunner in leveraging AI to shape the future of investment and economic development.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
