Latest news with #AlAwadi
Sharjah 24
6 days ago
- General
- Sharjah 24
Al Dhaid Date Festival kicks off with participation of farmers
A new format and expanded participation Speaking to Sharjah 24, Al Awadi stated that the 9th edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival comes in a refreshed format, with the active involvement of local and federal entities, palm owners, and date producers from the emirate and beyond. Productive families and youth take the spotlight Al Awadi emphasised the festival's commitment to supporting productive families by ensuring their participation. For the first time, the festival includes a "Young Farmer Competition". Additionally, educational workshops have been organized to raise awareness about the significance of this blessed tree—the date palm. Inclusive of all community segments The Director General noted that this edition of the festival caters to all segments of society, especially the youth. A Sharjah Youth Forum was launched to highlight the critical role of young people in the cultivation and production of palm trees and dates. Competitions celebrate agricultural excellence The festival features a rich lineup of competitions that celebrate excellence in local agricultural produce. These include contests for homegrown dates, lemons, figs, and the seasonal 'Rutab Al-Kharayef.' The event also hosts competitions for various date varieties such as Rutab Al-Khunaizi, Rutab Al-Khalas, and Rutab Al-Sheeshi. Additionally, two prestigious contests—'Elite of Al Dhaid – General' and 'Elite of Al Dhaid – Northern Emirates'—highlight the highest quality date produce from across the country.
Gulf Today
06-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Business podcast boosts Sharjah's investment appeal across industries
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) continues through its 'Business Impact' Podcast, a flagship initiative launched earlier this year during the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition 'ACRES 2025', to highlight the emirate's significance as a strategic destination for business management and investment in the region. The podcast has featured a handful of inspiring success stories from prominent entrepreneurs and corporate leaders who emphasised how Sharjah's pro-business environment served as a catalyst for their global growth and expansion. The 'Business Impact' Podcast underscores the Sharjah Chamber's strong commitment to innovation that fosters communication with the business community. As a forward-thinking platform, it introduces investors to the emirate's strategic prospects, in line with the Chamber's strategy to promote Sharjah's position as a regional and international hub for business and investment. The podcast provides an ideal platform for sharing expertise, exchanging ideas, and gaining insights from business leaders and private sector representatives, thereby reinforcing the Chamber's ongoing efforts to enhance the business climate, foster innovation, and provide the tools companies need to scale and succeed. In his remarks, Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, SCCI's Director-General, stated that the 'Business Impact' Podcast forms an integral part of the Sharjah Chamber's strategy to solidify the emirate's position as a global business hub. He noted that the real-world success stories of entrepreneurs who began their journeys in Sharjah are powerful tools to inspire prospective investors, offering tangible proof that the emirate provides an ideal environment to nurture growth and global competitiveness. Al Awadi emphasized that the Chamber remains committed to advancing such initiatives that promote Sharjah's investment landscape and reinforce its position as a first-choice destination for investors worldwide. The launch of the 'Business Impact' Podcast represented a strategic move as it spotlighted sector-wide business growth in Sharjah. Through its episodes, the podcast addressed key themes and featured insights from leading investors, offering a holistic perspective on Sharjah's dynamic development landscape. It also highlighted how companies can leverage Sharjah's ideal investment environment, including flexible regulatory frameworks and incentives tailored to support growth across multiple industries. The 'Business Impact' Podcast featured multiple episodes spotlighting global success stories that emerged from Sharjah, covering strategic sectors including real estate, manufacturing, and trade. Podcast contributors highlighted the emirate's comprehensive business ecosystem, designed to foster innovation and facilitate seamless access to global markets, empowering investors in high-potential sectors to attain exceptional growth outcomes. Separately, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) concluded its first-ever official trade mission to the Republic of Mauritius, which was organised in collaboration with the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius from June 30 to July 3. The mission aimed at strengthening economic and trade relations and fostering stronger business-to-business engagement. It focused on exploring high-potential investment opportunities and expanding cooperation and coordination between the business communities of Sharjah and Mauritius. This strategic initiative is part of the Chamber's ongoing efforts to attract targeted investments and support the global expansion of private enterprises and local businesses into opportunity-rich markets. last week, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) engaged in discussions with the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Dubai and the Northern Emirates to explore ways to enhance economic cooperation and strengthen trade and investment relations between the two countries. The meeting emphasised the importance of fostering partnerships between business communities and private sector institutions to leverage high-potential investment opportunities across diverse industries in both nations. The discussions were held during an official visit by Almaz Tasbolat, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Dubai, to the Sharjah Chamber's headquarters, where he was received by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI. The meeting was attended by Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Business Sector at SCCI, and Dr. Fatima Khalifa Al Muqarrab, Director of International Relations Department at SCCI, along with several officials from both sides. During the meeting, officials from both sides explored ongoing cooperation between Sharjah and Kazakhstan, focusing on strategies to advance economic ties through the exchange of trade delegations and the coordination of sector-specific exhibitions and events.
Sharjah 24
06-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SCCI's podcast boosts Sharjah's investment appeal across sectors
The podcast has featured a handful of inspiring success stories from prominent entrepreneurs and corporate leaders who emphasized how Sharjah's pro-business environment served as a catalyst for their global growth and expansion. The "Business Impact" Podcast underscores the Sharjah Chamber's strong commitment to innovation that fosters communication with the business community. As a forward-thinking platform, it introduces investors to the emirate's strategic prospects, in line with the Chamber's strategy to promote Sharjah's position as a regional and international hub for business and investment. The podcast provides an ideal platform for sharing expertise, exchanging ideas, and gaining insights from business leaders and private sector representatives, thereby reinforcing the Chamber's ongoing efforts to enhance the business climate, foster innovation, and provide the tools companies need to scale and succeed. In his remarks, Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, SCCI's Director-General, stated that the 'Business Impact' Podcast forms an integral part of the Sharjah Chamber's strategy to solidify the emirate's position as a global business hub. He noted that the real-world success stories of entrepreneurs who began their journeys in Sharjah are powerful tools to inspire prospective investors, offering tangible proof that the emirate provides an ideal environment to nurture growth and global competitiveness. Al Awadi emphasized that the Chamber remains committed to advancing such initiatives that promote Sharjah's investment landscape and reinforce its position as a first-choice destination for investors worldwide. The launch of the "Business Impact" Podcast represented a strategic move as it spotlighted sector-wide business growth in Sharjah. Through its episodes, the podcast addressed key themes and featured insights from leading investors, offering a holistic perspective on Sharjah's dynamic development landscape. It also highlighted how companies can leverage Sharjah's ideal investment environment, including flexible regulatory frameworks and incentives tailored to support growth across multiple industries. The 'Business Impact' Podcast featured multiple episodes spotlighting global success stories that emerged from Sharjah, covering strategic sectors including real estate, manufacturing, and trade. Podcast contributors highlighted the emirate's comprehensive business ecosystem, designed to foster innovation and facilitate seamless access to global markets, empowering investors in high-potential sectors to attain exceptional growth outcomes.
Mid East Info
01-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
du launches the National Hypercloud to offer sovereign cloud services in UAE for government entities
du is the first local hyperscale cloud provider in the country to offer secure, scalable and sovereign cloud in partnership with Oracle in Dubai and Northern Emirates. Dubai, UAE, July, 2025: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a significant expansion of its cloud services portfolio with the launch of its sovereign cloud platform, the 'du Tech National Hypercloud'. As the UAE's first hyperscale cloud provider, du's cloud platform will meet the unique needs of the UAE governments and large organizations seeking both the agility of the public cloud and the assurance of data sovereignty and tailored security. The launch is in line with du's committed efforts to create an infrastructure that is sovereign, secure, and scalable to serve public entities and meet the growing demand for digital transformation in the UAE. With a rich suite of 150+ of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services spanning infrastructure, platform and applications with embedded AI capabilities, the du Tech National Hypercloud supports rapid innovation within a sovereign AI environment at scale. Jasim AlAwadi, Chief ICT Officer at du said: 'We are excited to debut our National Hypercloud platform, fostering digital innovation and success for our customers while honouring the importance of national data control. Our infrastructure serves as a bastion of sovereignty and security, while also enabling financial savviness and technological advancement necessary for the UAE's pursuit of becoming a pioneering AI-utilizing nation.' Hosted within du Tech's state-of-the-art liquid-cooled data centres, the platform promises operational excellence, offering the latest hardware and GPUs without the financial strain of capital expenditure. 'Our homegrown National Hypercloud ensures that the UAE's digital assets remain within the country's borders, offering our customers a resilient and dynamic platform that is meticulously designed with their specific needs in mind. We are committed to reinforcing the government's digital initiatives by offering a powerful foundation for AI and cloud technologies,' added AlAwadi. Customers can expect performance, efficiency, and the freedom to innovate within a secure and compliant sovereign cloud ecosystem. This will significantly impact how the public sector operates, providing a tailored environment for rapid cloud adoption, managing data with enhanced control over security and locality, and ultimately aligning with the nation's strategy for digital sovereignty. 'Governments want to leverage the benefits of cloud and innovate with AI at scale, within a sovereign environment. Achieving this requires flexible deployment models. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) provides the same set of services across a range of distributed models to address this challenge', said Miguel Vega, senior vice president – Database Platform & Cloud Infrastructure, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region, Oracle. 'With the deployment of Oracle Alloy, du has introduced National Hypercloud, a capability that will help meet the sovereign requirements of government organisations in the UAE whilst supporting alignment with the local regulatory requirements.' The introduction of the du Tech National Hypercloud empowers du to leverage the expansive business potential, scalability, and pace of cloud innovations, positioning itself as a leader in the cloud and managed services domain. This move aligns with the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, aiming to enable UAE government customers to develop AI-driven services that propel the nation towards its ambitious digital future. About du: du adds life to life with a comprehensive portfolio of mobile, fixed, broadband, entertainment services, and fintech solutions. Through a digital-first approach powered by ultra-reliable fiber and 5G technology, du delivers bespoke solutions leveraging cloud computing, AI-driven analytics, advanced cybersecurity, and IoT integration. As a trusted digital telco enabler spearheading the UAE's digital transformation, we collaborate with a dynamic partner ecosystem to propel industries and society toward operational excellence, shaping a more connected and digitally advanced future across the region.
TECHx
01-07-2025
- Business
- TECHx
du Tech Launches UAE's First Sovereign Hypercloud Platform
Home » Latest news » du Tech Launches UAE's First Sovereign Hypercloud Platform du, the telecom and digital services provider, has announced the launch of its sovereign cloud platform, the 'du Tech National Hypercloud.' This platform marks the UAE's first hyperscale cloud offering designed to meet the needs of government entities and large organizations. The company revealed that the National Hypercloud combines the agility of public cloud services with data sovereignty and tailored security. du emphasized its commitment to creating a sovereign, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure to support the UAE's digital transformation. According to Jasim AlAwadi, Chief ICT Officer at du, the new platform fosters innovation while ensuring national data control. He reported that du Tech's state-of-the-art liquid-cooled data centers will host the cloud, delivering the latest hardware and GPUs without heavy capital expenditure. Moreover, the National Hypercloud includes over 150 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services. These services span infrastructure, platform, and applications, all with embedded AI capabilities. This setup supports rapid innovation within a sovereign AI environment at scale. AlAwadi added that the platform offers performance, efficiency, and freedom to innovate within a secure, compliant, and sovereign cloud ecosystem. This development is expected to impact how the public sector adopts cloud technology and manages data locality and security. Miguel Vega, Senior Vice President at Oracle for Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, reported that Oracle Alloy enables du to meet the sovereign requirements of UAE government organizations. He highlighted flexible deployment models as key to leveraging AI and cloud benefits in a sovereign environment. du Tech's National Hypercloud aims to accelerate the UAE's AI ambitions by providing a solid foundation for cloud and AI-driven services. The platform aligns with the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence and supports the government's digital initiatives. Key points: du Tech launches UAE's first sovereign hyperscale cloud platform. Platform offers 150+ Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services with AI. Designed to meet government data sovereignty and security needs.
