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Microsoft (Nasdaq �MSFT� @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft opened its Dubai-based headquarters in 1991, which, today, oversees operations across the region.
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UAE Cyber Security Council Collaborates with Microsoft to Enhance Cybersecurity Capabilities and Promote Information Exchange

The Cyber Security Council United Arab Emirates (CSC UAE) and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and collaboration in the field of cybersecurity. The MoU outlines a framework for the two parties to work together towards the establishment of a se... (more)
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Microsoft Announces Work Trend Index Special Report and New Features for Microsoft Viva

New features in Microsoft Viva enhance employee engagement and help individuals drive productivity
Work Trend Index Special Report highlights positive impact of employee engagement on organizations’ bottom line
 
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Microsoft Reports Engagement Surges on Bing, Edge, as AI Assistance Gains Widespread User Approval

Microsoft today announced it has seen a sizeable surge in engagement in Edge and Bing since introducing the products’ advanced AI capabilities in February. The company launched the AI-powered Bing and Edge as a means of reinventing the search engine and the Web browser - tools us... (more)
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Microsoft for Startups' Welcomes Third Cohort of B2B Tech Startups to GrowthX Accelerator

Microsoft for Startups Middle East have announced the third cohort of B2B tech startups for its engaging GrowthX Accelerator program today.
 
Microsoft for Startups - Cohort3
 
Run as part of a strategic partnership between the Abu Dhabi Investment ... (more)
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Microsoft Announces its Participation as a Strategic Principal Sponsor of COP27

Microsoft, together with Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced its role as a Strategic Principal Sponsor of the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27). The United Nations conference, to be hosted in Sharm-El Sheikh from November 6-18, 2022, provid... (more)
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Majid Al Futtaim Retail Forms a Strategic Partnership with Microsoft to Transform its Finance Operations

Microsoft today announced that Majid Al Futtaim Retail - operator of the Carrefour retail brand across 16 countries in the Middle East, Africa and Asia - has transformed its financial planning and analysis (FP&A) capabilities through the power of the trusted, intelligent, vers... (more)
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Microsoft for Startups MEA Celebrates Graduation of Second Cohort of GrowthX Accelerator Program

Microsoft for Startups, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), graduated 21 startups from the second GrowthX Accelerator program during a Demo Day on Tuesday, 28 June in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony was attended by startup founders, corporate partners, investors, government ... (more)
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Microsoft Furthers its Commitment to Regional Skilling with Co-learning Sessions for Students of Varying Abilities

Microsoft today announced the successful completion of a one-day training session that covered the principles of coding for a diverse array of students, including those with special needs. Microsoft’s continuing strategy of conducting learning initiatives for mixed-ability groups is a... (more)
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Microsoft's Annual BUILD Event Focuses on Multi-cloud, Low Code, and Team Collaboration in the World of Hybrid Work

Microsoft today announced the successful conclusion of its flagship annual BUILD event that brings together developers and decision-makers from around the world to explore the latest innovations in code and application development. Held from 24 to 26 May, the event featured five themes desi... (more)
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Microsoft Azure UAE Regions Launches Four New Key Services to Accelerate Digital Transformation Programmes

Microsoft today announced the availability of a new wave of digitally transformative services on its Azure UAE Regions. These latest services mean that regional Microsoft Cloud customers now have access to almost all of Azure’s tools, allowing them to leverage the full versatility and... (more)
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