DMCC, the leading international trade hub driving the flow of global trade through Dubai, has announced the selection of <> as the official partner for the DMCC AI Centre. Since its launch in September, the centre has become home to nearly 60 companies, making it one of the premier supporting environments for businesses operating in artificial intelligence seeking global expansion in Dubai.
<> and DMCC will explore a range of collaboration areas to support the growth of Dubai’s AI sector through thought leadership content, educational and advisory seminars, industry conferences, development hackathons, and more.
<> joins other centre partners such as <> and <>, which have provided various services ranging from software and custom application development to acceleration and market-entry programmes. Through <> and other partners, the centre now offers artificial intelligence technologies, custom software and applications, market-entry acceleration programmes, advanced technologies to boost efficiency and productivity, mentoring and skills development, and essential networking opportunities.
Since its launch in September 2024, the AI Centre has grown into a vibrant hub, now housing around 60 leading AI and robotics companies from around the world, representing a 20% increase in less than two months. This dynamic growth reflects the centre’s commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the global AI and robotics community.
Last month, the DMCC AI Centre completed its first global AI competition – Sustainability Edition, which was the largest AI competition at the <> exhibition in collaboration with <> and the Dubai Chamber. Three winners pitched their projects and insights on the <> stage and won prizes totaling USD 100,000.
Ahmed Hamza, Executive Director – Free Zone at DMCC, said: <<The primary objective of the AI Centre is to enable practical artificial intelligence, allowing us to generate real and broad-scale value by increasing AI adoption. Artificial intelligence is projected to contribute USD 15 trillion by 2030, and we believe DMCC can be a key driver of this global economic growth. This new collaboration with <> reinforces our track record of attracting top international expertise to deliver value to our members.>>
Bill Farrell, Managing Partner – Middle East and Africa at <>, added: <>
The DMCC AI Centre was launched in September 2024 to provide a dedicated environment supporting practical AI businesses. Through multi-touchpoint support, companies can scale their operations in Dubai to drive widespread AI adoption and establish the emirate as a global magnet for advanced technologies.
The centre occupies two floors of the DMCC headquarters in the <> Tower, forming part of a new integrated hub alongside DMCC’s established tech ecosystems such as the Crypto Centre and Gaming Centre. It provides members with world-class facilities including advanced co-working spaces, high-tech meeting rooms, and an exclusive AI solutions showroom.
