The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has announced a strategic partnership with Builder.ai, an AI-powered composable software platform, to boost artificial intelligence and quantum computing at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). The partnership aims to explore economic opportunities and support the operations of the AI and Quantum Cluster at DSO, a special economic zone for knowledge and innovation.
Badr Buhannad, Deputy Director General of DSO & Chief Corporate Support Officer at DIEZ, and Varghese Cherian, Chief Revenue Officer at Builder.ai, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
The partnership will establish a “Living Lab” to test, showcase, and scale new technologies, services, and products in AI and quantum computing and foster economic growth through research, joint workshops, and seminars. Builder.ai will, through this partnership, provide a comprehensive array of services to companies based in the free zone, including custom software development via its AI-powered platform.
DIEZ and Builder.ai Collaborate to Advance AI and Quantum Computing at DSO
The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has entered into a strategic partnership with Builder.ai, an AI-powered composable software platform that enables businesses and entrepreneurs to become digitally powered. This collaboration aims to explore economic opportunities between both parties and support the AI and Quantum Cluster operations at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), a special economic zone for knowledge and innovation.
The agreement was signed during an official ceremony at GITEX Global 2024, the world’s largest tech and startup event at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The partnership focuses on establishing a “Living Lab” to test, showcase, and scale new technologies, services, and products in artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
AI-Powered Composable Software Platform
Builder.ai’s platform allows users to develop software quickly and affordably by combining pre-built templates with customizable features to address specific needs. Builder.ai will provide a comprehensive array of services through this partnership, including developing custom software and applications via its AI-powered platform. This platform enables businesses to digitally transform without requiring deep technical expertise.
Fostering Economic Growth through Research and Collaboration
The collaboration extends to service development, educational initiatives, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing, fostering economic growth through research, joint workshops, and seminars. Under this partnership, Builder.ai will serve as the “Ecosystem Partner” for the AI and Quantum Cluster at Dubai Silicon Oasis, contributing to the hub’s operations by offering a comprehensive package of specialized services at preferential rates to companies based in the free zone.
Strengthening Dubai’s Position as a Global Capital of the Digital Economy
Dubai Silicon Oasis remains committed to realizing the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in strengthening Dubai’s position as a global capital of the digital economy. This partnership with Builder.ai further cements the Emirate’s role as a leading hub for future technologies and innovation.
Artificial intelligence remains a key focus area for Dubai Silicon Oasis, which works to support the UAE’s AI strategy. The strategy aims to position the UAE as a global leader in integrating AI across all vital sectors. This partnership will significantly add to the value chain offered by Dubai Silicon Oasis to tech companies, improving the operations of the AI and Quantum Cluster in the free zone. It will also foster innovation and technological development, benefiting the free zone’s integrated ecosystem and specialized companies.
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