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Campaign ME
28-04-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
TP launches first innovation center in MENA to drive AI-powered digital transformation
The TP Innovation Centre offers immersive experiences, design thinking labs, and client workshops that respond to the needs of local industries — including government, banking, healthcare, travel and retail. Designed as a co-creation space, the TP Innovation Centre aims to support the ambitions of the region by facilitating scalable use cases and public-private collaborations, particularly in talent development, innovation-led growth, and digital competitiveness. Mounir Hijazi, Chief Executive Officer – GCC, said, 'We believe the future is not man vs. machine; it's humanity amplified.' He continues, 'This centre showcases our commitment to fusing emotional intelligence with artificial intelligence to create better outcomes for people and businesses alike. As the region's leading tech hub, Dubai Internet City was the natural choice for our new location.' Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial at TECOM Group PJSC and Managing Director at Dubai Internet City, adds, 'Dubai Internet City's vibrant ecosystem is at the forefront of fostering innovation and nurturing the development of AI solutions across key economic sectors.' 'The TP Innovation Centre's focus on co-creation and talent development represents a strategic investment in Dubai's digital future, and our community will champion such initiatives to contribute towards the goals of Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33'.' The first of several innovation centres TP plans to open across the GCC, the TP Innovation Centre features state-of-the-art equipment, including a dynamic 3D screen and signature interactive platforms that bring stories, systems, and real-world use cases to life. With operations in 95 countries, over 500,000 employees, and services delivered in 300+ languages and dialects, TP brings the global capacity and cultural fluency necessary to empower the UAE's diverse and multilingual society.
Zawya
02-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
High-level delegations from Europe explore innovation and digital partnerships with Dubai Internet City
TECOM Group's business district reaffirms its vital role in accelerating tech-led growth through strategic discussions on nurturing globally meaningful innovation Dubai, UAE: Dubai Internet City, the region's leading tech hub and the home of artificial intelligence (AI) pioneers from around the world, conducted high-level meetings with dignitaries and officials from Europe to further cement its role in building bridges between international tech businesses and talent. Held recently including on the side-lines of Step Dubai, which was organised in strategic partnership with Dubai Internet City, one of TECOM Group PJSC's 10 vibrant business districts, the engagements with leaders and partners from Russia, Luxembourg, Poland, and Turkey covered a range of discussions on enabling future-proof digital development. 'Aligned with Dubai's visionary strategies to nurture globally meaningful innovation, Dubai Internet City is actively nurturing and strengthening valuable connections between global technology leaders,' said Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial at TECOM Group and Managing Director of Dubai Internet City. 'Welcoming global dignitaries, business leaders, and start-up talent to our community, we upheld Dubai Internet City's legacy of facilitating crucial dialogues and partnerships to shape the future of technology. Aligned with Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33', our thriving ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship is committed to strengthening Dubai's knowledge economy.' Dubai Internet City welcomed a Russian delegation headed by Gleb Nikitin, Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region and including Alexander Sinelobov, Minister of Digital Development of the Nizhny Novgorod Region of the Russian Federation, to discuss pathways to deliver meaningful impact in the tech industry. The district hosted His Excellency the Ambassador of Luxembourg, Robert Lauer, to discuss enabling digital transformation for long-term prosperity and unlocking growth through technological innovation. Building on an agreement signed during GITEX Global in 2023, Dubai Internet City also hosted a delegation of Polish start-ups and innovators, led by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), to nurture the exchange of ideas and expertise between both communities. Dubai Internet City also recently hosted senior officials as part of a delegation led by Onur Saylan, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Dubai and the Northern Emirates to explore opportunities for mutual growth and partnerships. Dubai Internet City's AED 100 billion contribution to the city's GDP over the past 15 years was unveiled during Step Dubai as part of a newly launched impact assessment report prepared in partnership with Accenture. The Dubai Internet City – Impact Assessment study quantifies the digital economy contributions of the region's leading tech hub, which today generates 65% of Dubai's technology sector GDP and is home to 4,000 customers, including multinational giants, Fortune 500s, and start-ups, as well as more than 31,000 professionals. Dubai Internet City has championed the digital economy's growth since its inception more than 25 years ago and is the address of global industry leaders, including AI pioneers such as Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Visa. Dubai Internet City is part of TECOM Group's portfolio of 10 sector-specific business districts, which also includes Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Industrial City, and Dubai Design District (d3). About Dubai Internet City Dubai Internet City, one of TECOM Group PJSC's 10 business districts, is the cornerstone of the dynamic regional digital economy. The pioneering hub has fostered the growth of more than 4,000 businesses and a vibrant community of 31,000 professionals since its establishment in 1999. Driving innovation across diverse sectors, Dubai Internet City has served as a strategic uniting platform for multinational firms, Fortune 500 leaders, and agile start-ups for 25 years by enabling collaboration, cutting-edge advancements, and sustained growth. For more information, please visit
Zawya
21-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Internet City added $27bln to emirate's economy, says report
Dubai Internet City has added AED100 billion ($27.2 billion) to Dubai's GDP over the past 15 years, according to an impact study conducted in partnership with Accenture and incorporating perspectives from a wide array of prominent information and communications technology (ICT) industry figures. The Dubai Internet City – Impact Assessment study quantifies the digital economy contributions of the region's leading tech hub, one of Tecom Group's 10 sector-specific business districts, since its establishment in 1999. The study comes as Dubai continues its upward trajectory as a global tech hub, contributing towards strategic initiatives such as Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33'. The district today generates 65% of Dubai's technology sector GDP. "In line with Dubai's visionary roadmap to nurture the technology sector and enhance its role as a key economic contributor, Dubai Internet City has enabled both the regional digital economy and disruptive innovation for more than 25 years," said Ammar Al Malik, the Executive Vice President of Commercial at Tecom Group and Managing Director of Dubai Internet City. "This impact study reflects Dubai Internet City's unwavering commitment to nurturing tech innovation that accelerates sustainable prosperity – for our economy and our people – through our globally attuned ecosystem for technology and artificial intelligence (AI) companies as well as global talent," stated Al Malik. "We will continue to nurture such collaborations to build a future powered by shared ingenuity, in line with the vision of Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33'," he added. DIC's community has facilitated the creation of more than 125,000 direct and indirect jobs, with AED1.6 billion of investments to support training and talent development over the years, according to the study. Home to 4,000 customers, including multinational giants, Fortune 500s, and start-ups, and more than 31,000 professionals, the district marked its 25th anniversary in 2024. Dubai Internet City is part of Tecom Group's portfolio of 10 sector-specific business districts, which also includes Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Industrial City, and Dubai Design District (d3). The impact study notes the power of DIC's pro-innovation infrastructure as a uniting platform for professionals, including AI pioneers, from more than 150 countries, leveraging Dubai's position as a global gateway to international expansion. In addition, the district offers unparalleled operational support to customers, including seamless access to more than 200 corporate and government smart services through Tecom Group's axs portal to enhance the ease of doing business for its community. The success of Dubai Internet City's diversified talent development and knowledge-sharing platforms is demonstrated by growth across its community. Women comprise more than 25% of Dubai Internet City's workforce, and since 2021, the number of women-run start-ups has doubled at in5 Tech, the sector-dedicated vertical of Tecom Group's in5 incubator based at the district. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
