UAE AI’s Office, Rittal sign MoU to enhance digital infrastructure

The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office and Rittal (Subsidiary of RITTAL GmbH & Co. KG, Herborn, Germany), a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

This partnership aims to collaborate on various AI initiatives, enhance AI adoption and learning, and strengthen the robust digital infrastructure of the UAE through international joint efforts.

The MoU was signed by Saqr Binghalib, Executive Director of the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, and Syed Tahir Nazir, Managing Director of Rittal FZE, during the AI Retreat 2024.

This event, the largest of its kind, aims to accelerate AI application adoption and features participation from over 2,000 decision-makers, experts, and officials from both the government and private sectors. It was organised recently by the Dubai Centre for AI Applications in collaboration with the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence.

Saqr Binghalib emphasised that the UAE Government focuses on building skills and talents as a key element in the digital development journey and in creating a future based on intellect and creativity.

He noted that strengthening partnerships between the government and the private sector contributes to enhancing the country’s position as a global hub for the AI sector, reinforcing its active global role, and supporting the national strategies’ goals of building future competencies and equipping them with the necessary tools for development and advancing towards a future based on digital skills.

Syed Tahir Nazir, Managing Director, Rittal FZE said, “We are fully committed and support the vision of the Office of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications during our discussion and agreed with Saqr Binghalib. Rittal FZE is committed to support capacity building, knowledge enhancement, and technology advancements through innovations in the field of AI and other smart applications, especially to support programming in the field of Robotics and Industry 4.0 system and applications along with supporting Green Technologies. Rittal continues its efforts for environmental protection and reducing carbon footprint with its innovative products and solutions through collaborations with government and public sectors to secure a better future for our communities and next generations. We are excited to be a partner of AI department and are looking forward to working with Saqr Binghalib for a mutually successful collaboration.”

MoU with Samsung: The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office and Samsung Gulf Electronics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on driving artificial intelligence adoption and development in the UAE.

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding came as part of the efforts of the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office to achieve the targets of the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy and its ambitious goals to establish the UAE’s global leadership in the field of artificial intelligence by 2031. It also aligns with Samsung’s objectives and efforts in this field, through joint work to use the capabilities of artificial intelligence to enhance economic growth, contribute to sustainable development, and improve the well-being of life in communities.

Saqr binghalib, the Executive Director of the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, and Seong H Cho, President of Samsung Electronics Mena, signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the activities of the “AI Retreat 2024,” organised recently by Dubai centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) in collaboration with the National programme for Artificial Intelligence.

Saqr binghalib affirmed that expanding partnerships between the government and the private sector represents an important factor in achieving the visions and directions of the UAE government. This aims to solidify the UAE’s position as a leading global destination in the field of artificial intelligence. By accelerating the growth of the AI ecosystem to reach global levels through the integration of leading technical expertise with AI and technological expertise worldwide, we can achieve our national strategies and programme objectives. This also contributes to building future competencies and empowering the next generation of AI pioneers.

DooHee Lee, President of Samsung Gulf Electornics, said, “Samsung believes in the power of technology and AI to make a positive impact on society. We are proud to partner with the UAE Office of AI to support the UAE’s ambitious vision for AI. Together, we will work to drive AI adoption in government, nurture local AI talent, and showcase how AI can be used as a tool for positive transformation.