Vice President and Prime
Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum received the CEO of Microsoft Corporation Satya Nadella
today at the Executive Office. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and
Nadella discussed the UAE?s plans and projects in the field of smart
government services.
Deputy Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
and Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Al Gergawi attended the meeting.
During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his appreciation for
Microsoft?s role in the global information and communication technology
sector. Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the long-standing cooperation between
the UAE and major technology developers and providers, including Microsoft.
The meeting also discussed the UAE?s plans to utilise the latest and most
efficient technology solutions in the government sector to enhance services
and improve government performance with the aim of furthering the UAE?s
growth and progress and achieving national development objectives.
The meeting also discussed the key objectives of the UAE?s National
Innovation Strategy that was launched in 2014 following directives from
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to
institutionalise and promote a culture of innovation and creativity.
Furthermore, the meeting discussed Dubai?s innovation strategy, developed in
line with the National Innovation Strategy, which includes 20 initiatives
aimed at further enhancing Dubai?s profile as one of the world?s most
innovative cities.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella praised the UAE?s approach towards development
and the leadership?s vision to implement the latest technology and
communication solutions. Nadella thanked the UAE?s leadership for providing
a supportive environment for businesses and foreign investments. He said the
cooperation between Dubai and Microsoft goes back 15 years to the beginnings
of Dubai Internet City, home of Microsoft?s regional office. Nadella
affirmed Microsoft?s keenness to explore new opportunities that will
increase cooperation in the coming years.
