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Zawya
24-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
MENALAC CEO Conclave 2025: Shaping the future of leisure & attractions in a rapidly changing world
According to industry projections, the sector is expected to attract approximately 250 million visitors, contributing $14 billion to the regional economy by 2028. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia targets 100 million visitors annually by 2030. While the UAE aims to attract 40 million hotel guests annually under its Tourism Strategy 2031, allocating $27 billion to diversify its leisure offerings. For perspective, Abu Dhabi's Miral has announced AED13 billion worth investments in its Yas Island projects. Saudi Arabia's SEVEN is investing $13 billion to develop 21 entertainment destinations across the Kingdom. Qatar is expanding its attractions with projects including the Simaisma development, Land of Legends theme park set to open by 2028 and the recently opened Meryal water park. These initiatives highlight the region's commitment to diversifying its entertainment landscape to boost tourism. Dubai, UAE: Amid such buoyancy, the Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) is all set to host the eighth annual Leisure, Entertainment and Attractions (LEA) Conference on April 7, 2025, at Taj Dubai, UAE. The centrepiece of the LEA Conference is the MENALAC CEO Conclave 2025, which is an exclusive gathering of industry leaders, visionaries and decision-makers in the MENA leisure, entertainment and attractions ecosystem. Under the theme 'Innovate, Engage, Transform: Leading Leisure and Attractions Forward by Crafting Lasting, Transformative Experiences for a Changing World,' this year the MENALAC CEO Conclave will explore the future of leisure and attractions industry through a robust lineup of keynote speeches, thought-provoking panel discussions and expert-led presentations across several key industry segments. Topics include global economic shifts and its impact on the industry, emerging entertainment trends amid tech revolution, guest experience monetisation, smart ticketing and revenue optimisation. Industry resilience related discussions will address inflation, supply chain challenges and the art of balancing marketing with operations. Creative strategy sessions will cover topics including cultural design, IP (intellectual property) storytelling, how resorts are becoming experiential hubs and participatory play innovations. While workforce development related sessions will focus on key issues including staffing challenges, mentorship and leadership growth. Commenting on the upcoming conference, MENALAC Board Member Hind Galadari who is also Chairing the MENALAC Education Committee said, 'The MENALAC CEO Conclave is a vital platform that unites industry leaders to drive the future of leisure and attractions in the MENA region. This annual gathering fosters knowledge sharing by tackling critical topics such as innovation, inclusion and sustainability, paving the way for a more diverse, skilled and gender-balanced workforce. By addressing emerging trends and operational challenges, we are shaping an industry that not only entertains but also empowers and inspires future generations.' With the MENA leisure and entertainment industry estimated to witness robust growth despite existing roadblocks, the Conclave, like every year, will serve as a strategic platform to discuss emerging trends, share actionable insights and shape the future of leisure and attractions market in the region. About MENALAC The Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Attractions Council (MENALAC) is the official trade association for the leisure and attractions industry in the MENA region. Representing over 500 attractions, theme parks, water parks, family entertainment centres and support companies catering for the industry, MENALAC promotes industry best practices, professional development and business excellence. For media inquiries or to register for the MENALAC CEO Conclave 2025, please visit or contact info@
Channel Post MEA
19-03-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Abu Dhabi Signs Sovereign Cloud Agreement With G42 And Microsoft
The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE), on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Government, has announced a significant agreement with Microsoft and Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and digital services, to implement a sovereign cloud system that unlocks increasing efficiencies and innovations in the provision of government services. The multi-year agreement between the Abu Dhabi Government, Microsoft, and Core42 was made in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, and Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and member of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council. The partnership was entered into by Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, Chairman of Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi, Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, and Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42. The agreement will create a unified, high-performance sovereign cloud computing environment capable of processing more than 11 million daily digital interactions between Abu Dhabi Government entities, citizens, residents, and businesses. Ahmed Al Kuttab said, 'Technology has the power to transform how governments interact with people, making services more efficient, intuitive, and impactful. This partnership is a critical milestone in our digital transformation. By combining Microsoft's cloud technologies, G42's AI expertise, and the Government's strategic vision, we are helping to enable a powerful platform that will redefine government services.' The Abu Dhabi Government's ambition is to enable the world's first fully AI-native government by 2027 that is underscored by a commitment to multiple goals: enhancing government services to be more efficient and accessible for citizens and residents, creating greater transparency and security for businesses and investors, and fostering a more resilient and innovative environment for the public sector workforce. Satya Nadella said, 'AI will transform how governments operate and serve their citizens everywhere, and Abu Dhabi is leading the way. Through our partnership with the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi and G42, we are setting a standard for AI adoption in the public sector, as we help Abu Dhabi become the world's first AI-native government.' Abu Dhabi aims to automate 100 percent of its government processes, supported by AED13 billion (US$3.54 billion) investment in digital infrastructure through the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027. The Strategy will see amongst many things, over 200 AI-driven solutions deployed to improve public service delivery, boost operational productivity, and contribute to environmental sustainability. This is reflected in innovations such as TAMM 3.0, Abu Dhabi's one-stop government services app, which has reduced the number of offline customer visits by 90% and made more than 73% of transactions instantaneous. Peng Xiao added, 'This agreement marks a pivotal step in G42's commitment to supporting Abu Dhabi's vision of becoming the world's first fully AI-native government. Core42's Sovereign Public Cloud, powered by Azure and enhanced by our sovereign controls platform, Insight, enables government entities to maintain data sovereignty while harnessing hyperscale innovation. This initiative goes beyond a technological leap; it is a commitment to building a resilient, future-ready digital infrastructure for AI modernisation across Abu Dhabi government entities and sets a global benchmark for innovation.' This collaboration between the Abu Dhabi Government, Microsoft, and G42 reveals the potential of strategic digital transformation to help governments operate more efficiently and responsively. By implementing AI and sovereign cloud technologies, this reinforces the emirate's commitment to enabling a responsible AI-powered future that fosters innovation and delivers people-centric services aligned with the highest global standards. 0 0
ARN News Center
19-03-2025
- Business
- ARN News Center
Abu Dhabi agrees multi-year Microsoft-G42 partnership
Abu Dhabi government has partnered with Microsoft, and Core42, a G42 company, for a multi-year partnership to implement AI-backed cloud system aimed at improving government service efficiency. The partnership will see the creation of a unified, high-performance sovereign cloud computing environment capable of processing more than 11 million daily digital interactions between Abu Dhabi Government entities, citizens, residents, and businesses. His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, witnessed the signing of the landmark agreement between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, and Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, Chairman of Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi government's ambition is to enable the world's first fully AI-native government by 2027. It aims to automate 100 per cent of its government processes, supported by AED13 billion ($3.54 billion) investment in digital infrastructure through the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027. The Strategy will see amongst many things, over 200 AI-driven solutions deployed to improve public service delivery, boost operational productivity, and contribute to environmental sustainability. This is reflected in innovations such as TAMM 3.0, Abu Dhabi's one-stop government services app, which has reduced the number of offline customer visits by 90 per cent and made more than 73 per cent of transactions instantaneous. "AI will transform how governments operate and serve their citizens everywhere, and Abu Dhabi is leading the way," highlighted Nadella, adding that the partnership will "set a standard for AI adoption in the public sector... and help Abu Dhabi become the world's first AI-native government". Ahmed Al Kuttab added that the partnership "is a critical milestone in our digital transformation. By combining Microsoft's cloud technologies, G42's AI expertise, and the Government's strategic vision, we are helping to enable a powerful platform that will redefine government services". Sheikh Tahnoon, who is in the US on an official visit, also held talks with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. In a post on social media platform X, Sheikh Tahnoon confirmed that the talks looked at further strengthening cooperation in the economic, financial, and advanced technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, energy and infrastructure. "We also addressed the developments associated with these areas and explored ways to further strengthen them," he wrote. Today, I met with the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, @SecScottBessent, where we discussed avenues for mutual cooperation in the economic, financial, and advanced technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, energy and infrastructure, between the UAE and the US. We… — Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (@hhtbzayed) March 18, 2025
Dubai Eye
19-03-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Abu Dhabi agrees multi-year Microsoft-G42 partnership
Abu Dhabi government has partnered with Microsoft, and Core42, a G42 company, for a multi-year partnership to implement AI-backed cloud system aimed at improving government service efficiency. The partnership will see the creation of a unified, high-performance sovereign cloud computing environment capable of processing more than 11 million daily digital interactions between Abu Dhabi Government entities, citizens, residents, and businesses. His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, witnessed the signing of the landmark agreement between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, and Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, Chairman of Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi government's ambition is to enable the world's first fully AI-native government by 2027. It aims to automate 100 per cent of its government processes, supported by AED13 billion ($3.54 billion) investment in digital infrastructure through the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027. The Strategy will see amongst many things, over 200 AI-driven solutions deployed to improve public service delivery, boost operational productivity, and contribute to environmental sustainability. This is reflected in innovations such as TAMM 3.0, Abu Dhabi's one-stop government services app, which has reduced the number of offline customer visits by 90 per cent and made more than 73 per cent of transactions instantaneous. "AI will transform how governments operate and serve their citizens everywhere, and Abu Dhabi is leading the way," highlighted Nadella, adding that the partnership will "set a standard for AI adoption in the public sector... and help Abu Dhabi become the world's first AI-native government". Ahmed Al Kuttab added that the partnership "is a critical milestone in our digital transformation. By combining Microsoft's cloud technologies, G42's AI expertise, and the Government's strategic vision, we are helping to enable a powerful platform that will redefine government services". Sheikh Tahnoon, who is in the US on an official visit, also held talks with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. In a post on social media platform X, Sheikh Tahnoon confirmed that the talks looked at further strengthening cooperation in the economic, financial, and advanced technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, energy and infrastructure. "We also addressed the developments associated with these areas and explored ways to further strengthen them," he wrote. Today, I met with the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, @SecScottBessent, where we discussed avenues for mutual cooperation in the economic, financial, and advanced technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, energy and infrastructure, between the UAE and the US. We… — Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (@hhtbzayed) March 18, 2025
Mid East Info
19-03-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Abu Dhabi Government accelerates digital strategy with landmark Microsoft, G42 partnership
The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE), on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Government, has today announced a significant agreement with Microsoft and Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and digital services, to implement a sovereign cloud system that unlocks increasing efficiencies and innovations in the provision of government services. The multi-year agreement between the Abu Dhabi Government, Microsoft, and Core42 was made in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, and Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and member of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council. The partnership was entered into by Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, Chairman of Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi, Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, and Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42. The agreement will create a unified, high-performance sovereign cloud computing environment capable of processing more than 11 million daily digital interactions between Abu Dhabi Government entities, citizens, residents, and businesses. Ahmed Al Kuttab said, 'Technology has the power to transform how governments interact with people, making services more efficient, intuitive, and impactful. This partnership is a critical milestone in our digital transformation. By combining Microsoft's cloud technologies, G42's AI expertise, and the Government's strategic vision, we are helping to enable a powerful platform that will redefine government services.' The Abu Dhabi Government's ambition is to enable the world's first fully AI-native government by 2027 that is underscored by a commitment to multiple goals: enhancing government services to be more efficient and accessible for citizens and residents, creating greater transparency and security for businesses and investors, and fostering a more resilient and innovative environment for the public sector workforce. Satya Nadella said, 'AI will transform how governments operate and serve their citizens everywhere, and Abu Dhabi is leading the way. Through our partnership with the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi and G42, we are setting a standard for AI adoption in the public sector, as we help Abu Dhabi become the world's first AI-native government.' Abu Dhabi aims to automate 100 percent of its government processes, supported by AED13 billion (US$3.54 billion) investment in digital infrastructure through the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027. The Strategy will see amongst many things, over 200 AI-driven solutions deployed to improve public service delivery, boost operational productivity, and contribute to environmental sustainability. This is reflected in innovations such as TAMM 3.0, Abu Dhabi's one-stop government services app, which has reduced the number of offline customer visits by 90% and made more than 73% of transactions instantaneous. Peng Xiao added, 'This agreement marks a pivotal step in G42's commitment to supporting Abu Dhabi's vision of becoming the world's first fully AI-native government. Core42's Sovereign Public Cloud, powered by Azure and enhanced by our sovereign controls platform, Insight, enables government entities to maintain data sovereignty while harnessing hyperscale innovation. This initiative goes beyond a technological leap; it is a commitment to building a resilient, future-ready digital infrastructure for AI modernisation across Abu Dhabi government entities and sets a global benchmark for innovation.' This collaboration between the Abu Dhabi Government, Microsoft, and G42 reveals the potential of strategic digital transformation to help governments operate more efficiently and responsively. By implementing AI and sovereign cloud technologies, this reinforces the emirate's commitment to enabling a responsible AI-powered future that fosters innovation and delivers people-centric services aligned with the highest global standards.
