Dubai, UAE – : Dubai AI Campus, the largest dedicated cluster of AI companies in the region, located within the DIFC Innovation Hub, has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at fostering the growth of the startup ecosystem in Dubai. This partnership seeks to leverage Google Cloud’s expertise and resources to empower startups and accelerate their expansion within the Dubai AI Campus.
The Dubai AI Campus is a pioneering ecosystem for AI and Web3 innovation, offering state-of-the-art physical and digital infrastructure at the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The campus features R&D facilities, accelerator programs, and collaborative workspaces designed to attract, build, and scale startups in the region.
As part of the collaboration, Google Cloud will offer mentorship opportunities for selected startups within the Dubai AI Campus and work with the campus on initiatives such as Google Cloud’s Gen AI Startup School. Additionally, the Google for Startups Cloud Program will provide early-stage startups in the Dubai AI Campus ecosystem access to various Google resources, enabling them to harness the potential of Google Cloud’s latest AI innovations.
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Mohammad Alblooshi, Chief Executive Officer of the DIFC Innovation Hub, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We are pleased to join forces with Google Cloud to create an optimal ecosystem equipped with resources to enable startups to drive innovation in AI. This partnership is a strategic step in harnessing the potential of emerging technologies. We are confident this collaborative agreement will strengthen the Dubai AI Campus as a favorable destination for startups across the world to scale their AI capabilities. Furthermore, it will solidify Dubai’s position as a hub for technology-focused companies and attract more world-class talent and diversified investors to the region.”
Ziad Jammal, Country Manager for Google Cloud in the UAE, echoed Alblooshi’s sentiments: “We are thrilled to be working with Dubai AI Campus to empower the vibrant startup ecosystem in Dubai. This is another step towards supporting Dubai’s forward-looking economic agenda, D33, which aims to make Dubai the fastest, safest, and most connected city in the world.”
Jammal added, “Today, half of all funded generative AI startups are Google Cloud customers, including 70 percent of generative AI ‘unicorns’. Google Cloud provides the infrastructure that startups actually need through our combination of security, scalability, and AI services. This collaboration reaffirms our deep commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. By providing startups with access to Google Cloud’s cutting-edge technology, mentorship, and resources, we aim to accelerate their growth and enable them to make a lasting impact on the global stage. We believe that AI has the potential to transform industries and solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, and we’re excited to work with Dubai AI Campus to unlock that potential in Dubai.”
About Dubai AI Campus
Dubai AI Campus stands as the largest dedicated cluster of AI companies in the region, in line with Dubai’s vision of becoming the business destination of choice for all tech companies. The campus is committed to championing innovation across sectors through its AI Transformation program, open to all businesses seeking to develop internal AI capabilities. Located over 10,000 sqft within the Innovation One premises at DIFC, the campus aims to attract over USD 300 million in capital and create more than 3,000 jobs by 2028.
About Google Cloud
Google Cloud provides a comprehensive suite of AI, infrastructure, developer, data, security, and collaboration tools designed for today and tomorrow. With its powerful, fully integrated AI stack, planet-scale infrastructure, and AI-powered applications, Google Cloud helps organizations transform across more than 200 countries and territories, serving as a trusted technology partner.
About Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
DIFC is one of the world’s most advanced financial centers and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. With a 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows, DIFC connects fast-growing markets with economies across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The center is home to the region’s largest financial ecosystem, comprising over 43,800 professionals and more than 6,150 registered companies.
For more information, visit DIFC’s website
