Microsoft highlights ongoing commitment to sustainability at ADIPEC 2021

Company demonstrates how its latest energy innovations can be used by regional organisations to reduce their environmental impact

17 November, 2021; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Microsoft this week presented a range of its technological advances in energy consumption to delegates at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2021, with a view to empowering the regional sector to pursue a net-zero future.

ETIHAD AIRWAYS PARTNERS WITH MICROSOFT ON DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY

• Etihad signs first of its kind regional partnership to use cutting edge analytical tools to turn sustainability goals into reality.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates –  Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, announced a new partnership with Microsoft, leveraging its latest tools and technologies to advance its sustainability goals. Under the agreement, the companies will be working together to use advanced analytics and AI to measure and benchmark Etihad’s environmental footprint, allowing the business to implement and assess carbon efficiency savings across its business operations.

UAE continues championing skilling for coders in collaboration with Microsoft

The government sets initiatives to strengthen the nation’s position as an attractive destination for new coding and programming talent.

November 4, 2021; Dubai, United Arab Emirates –In its efforts to support the National Program initiative ‘UAE Codes’, declared by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Microsoft has joined forces with the UAE government to empower developers to fulfil the nation’s digital visions and potential through a special series of events. The curated series of workshops and courses, boosted by the power of Azure, applications and cloud-led development, will further enhance the capabilities of coders and programmers, aimed at nurturing and breeding a new generation of talent to secure the future of the UAE’s digital journeys.

Microsoft Cloud enhances digital experiences through metaverse, AI and hyper connectivity at Ignite 2021

The company introduces a spectrum of products in several key trends of the new hybrid world.

4November, 2021; Dubai, United Arab Emirates –With the cutting-edge capabilities of the Cloud, Microsoft presented more than 90 new services and updates at Ignite 2021, exploring the breakthrough ways of connecting people, organisations and ideas. This year’s annual conference showcased opportunities in optimizing for the new world of hybrid work, assisting customers in building hyperconnected businesses,transforming into digital businesses, and protecting their digital journeys with end-to-end security.

DGS partners with Microsoft to upskill tomorrow’s leaders

Abu Dhabi Department of Government Support signs MoU with technology leader to give access to theMicrosoft Tomoh Internship Program, which offers secondments, internships and mentoring opportunities to UAE nationals

20 October, 2021; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates –The Department of Government Support (DGS) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with technology leader Microsoft to enhance the technology skills of Abu Dhabi Government employees by giving DGS access to the TomohInternship Program, which focuseson the development of national talents. This comes inline with DGS’s strategy to empower Emirati talents and hone their skills to keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.