Dubai, UAE – November 6, 2025 – Microsoft hosted the Dubai edition of its global AI Tour, bringing together leaders from government, education, and industry to showcase how artificial intelligence can drive innovation, productivity, and sustainable growth in the UAE.

During the event, Microsoft announced Microsoft Elevate UAE, an expansion of its AI skilling initiative. The program aims to equip over 250,000 students, staff, and faculty and more than 55,000 government employees with AI skills through partnerships, training programs, and hands-on access to AI tools. Initiatives will include training 10,000 teachers and 150,000 students in GEMS private schools.

Key Highlights:

• Microsoft’s Vice Chair Brad Smith emphasized building talent and AI infrastructure to support the UAE’s long-term vision for innovation, education, and inclusive growth.
• The AI Tour Dubai showcased product demonstrations across Copilot, Azure OpenAI Service, and Microsoft Cloud, giving participants practical AI skills.
• The Connection Hub highlighted local startups like Takalam (AI mental health platform), PRYPCO (proptech), and Otera (enterprise AI automation).
• Collaboration with G42 and the JAHIZ platform will train and credential 55,000 UAE federal government employees in AI over the next 12 months.
• Microsoft reaffirmed its $15.2 billion investment in the UAE, focused on technology, talent, and building trust across sectors.

Microsoft UAE General Manager Amr Kamel said, “AI represents one of the most transformative opportunities of our time. Through Microsoft Elevate UAE, we are helping translate the country’s AI vision into real progress, empowering educators, students, and government employees to leverage AI responsibly.”

The AI Tour is Microsoft’s global flagship series, demonstrating how AI innovations can be responsibly scaled to transform organizations, industries, and societies.