- AlGargawi: The establishment of the cloud computing business group is a pillar of Dubai digital infrastructure because it will encourage transparent conversations between its members, supporting the sector in advocating beneficial policy changes that will in turn strengthen its competitiveness.
- Cloud computing has become increasingly important to Dubai’s economy in recent years and the launch of the business group comes at a first and opportune moment for the sector.
Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced the launch of the Cloud Computing Business Group, connecting companies within the sector to encourage productive dialogue on ways to propel and embed cloud computing services across the various business sectors. industries in Dubai.
Commenting on the launch, Maha AlGargawi, Executive Director of Business Advocacy at Dubai Chambers said, “As one of the most forward-looking nations in the world, an advanced cloud-powered digital infrastructure is essential to support Dubai’s goals of fully integrating digital technology. in all government operations and plans.The establishment of the cloud computing trade group is a pillar of this infrastructure as it will encourage transparent conversations between its members, supporting the sector to recommend beneficial policy changes that will in turn strengthen its competitiveness.
One of the founding members of the business group, Miguel Villalonga, CEO of e& enterprise Cloud, added, “The formation of this business group comes at the right time, as cloud computing has become integral to businesses and the overall Dubai economy ecosystem. It will serve as a platform for fruitful discussions between stakeholders in the sector. Such collaboration enables the leveraging of expertise aimed at improving the cloud computing landscape in the UAE. It resonates with our efforts to be the leading digital enabler for cloud solutions.”
Sharing similar sentiments, Omid Mahboubi, Founder of MENA Cloud Alliance and co-founder of the Cloud Computing Business Group, said, “I am happy to be part of the establishment of this business group and look forward to building dialogues with peers on ways. and means that we can support businesses in the cloud computing sector. This business group will be a catalyst to drive adoption of cloud computing in various organizations across the board.”
The adoption of cloud technologies has allowed businesses in Dubai to become more agile, flexible and efficient, helping to drive innovation and competitiveness within the local economy. The UAE has consistently surpassed 15 other countries in the Middle East and North Africa region as the cloudiest competitive economy. SMEs and startups in the UAE are expected to gain a total of $17.1 billion (AED 62.6 billion) in economic benefits from hyperscale cloud computing between 2022 and 2030, equivalent to 2.3% of the UAE’s GDP in 2021.
The new Cloud Computing Business Group will focus on promoting the development of cloud computing companies, raising the profile of Dubai’s cloud sector in the international business community. Providing a forum that facilitates mutual dialogue between the sector stakeholders and government units, the trade group will address policy issues related to the industry, among others.
Dubai has a thriving and growing cloud computing industry, with a number of well-established international companies and local start-ups providing a range of cloud-based services. Cloud computing has become increasingly important to Dubai’s economy in recent years and the launch of the business group comes at a first and opportune moment for the sector.
The new business group is part of the chamber’s plans to increase the number of business groups that represent economic sectors and activities in Dubai. They act as representatives and trusted advocates for their respective business sectors and play a crucial role in recommending policy changes to improve the competitiveness and attractiveness of a sector by promoting international best practices and supporting economic growth. Dubai Chamber of Commerce plans to increase the number of economic sectors and activities represented by business groups to 100 by March 2023.
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