- The US chip giant to relocate AI experts from various global offices to bring international tech talent and skills into the community.
- The centre to collaborate across the region’s talented and growing technology ecosystem to help drive further AI innovation to fuel global solutions for many segments including healthcare, transportation and public safety.
Intel will set up its first artificial intelligence (AI) software R&D centre in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries at Dubai Internet City to drive digital adoption.
The centre will work closely with the academic community to build a strong talent pool for future products and technologies, benefiting from Dubai Internet City’s proximity to Dubai Knowledge Park and association with Dubai International Academic City.
Taha Khalifa, General Manager for Middle East at Intel Corporation, said at the Gitex 2022 Global that Intel will also relocate AI experts from various global offices to bring international tech talent and skills into the community.
“The launch of the centre is a strong opportunity to collaborate across the region’s talented and growing technology ecosystem to help drive further AI innovation to fuel global solutions for many segments including healthcare, transportation and public safety.”
Competitive edge
Many big tech giants such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, HP, Huawei, Visa and SAP, to name a few, have set up research centres at Dubai Internet City.
Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President for Commercial Leasing at TECOM Group PJSC, said that Dubai’s integrated business ecosystem and favourable economic climate have attracted the world’s largest companies whose innovations and insights have strengthened digital transformation not only in the Emirate, but also the wider region.
“Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence are defining the future of all sectors, from manufacturing to education, and establishing a robust tech ecosystem to navigate this emerging and ever-evolving space gives Dubai a competitive edge beneficial to businesses, talent and economic growth alike.”