ADDA, Intel to support digital transformation efforts in Abu Dhabi

By Edil Corneille

The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) has signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Intel with the objective to expand their strategic partnership. The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in the implementation of new initiatives and projects associated with innovation and future technologies, in addition to sharing experiences, exchanging knowledge and conducting studies that will support the initiatives of ADDA’s ‘Artificial Intelligence Lab’, thereby accelerating the application of high-impact practices related to artificial intelligence technologies.

Dr. Abdulla Alkendi, Executive Director – Technology & Policies, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority enthused, “We are delighted with this agreement with Intel, which will contribute much to our efforts to leading the digital future of Abu Dhabi. We are confident that our cooperation with one of the largest international companies of its kind will give us an opportunity to maximise the potential of ADDA, whether related to its infrastructure or strategic partnerships, within an approach that supports efforts in accelerating digital transformation.”

He added, “ADDA is keen to strengthen relations between the public and private sectors and is working with strategic partners such as Intel to provide the necessary technological knowledge and expertise to promote digital transformation in the emirate. The joint efforts will lead to further empowerment for our customers in Abu Dhabi to enjoy easy, smooth and proactive services through the Abu Dhabi Government Services Platform, TAMM.”

In May, the Department of Government Support as represented by (ADDA) announced the launch of the digital payment platform – Abu Dhabi Pay through TAMM, the Abu Dhabi Government Services ecosystem.

ADDA will benefit from Intel’s expertise in the field of artificial intelligence, video analytics, transformation at the workplace, and locally focused ‘edge computing’.

Taha Khalifa, Intel’s CCG Sales Director, EMEA stated, “We are very pleased to sign this MoU with ADDA to enhance collaboration in areas of mutual interest and share our global expertise with the Authority, supporting its efforts in accelerating digital transformation. We are working closely with our partners and customers in the UAE to facilitate and enhance the digital transformation journey and be part of realising the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.”

“Intel is leveraging capabilities to tackle many of today’s problems and create the technology and partnerships that will be fundamental in solving the challenges of tomorrow. As such, this MoU will enhance our cooperation, shared experiences, and exchange of knowledge in support of ADDA’s AI initiatives and applications.”

The MoU also aims to exchange expertise, best practices, and innovative solutions, enhancing the support provided to ADDA to enable the Authority to benefit from Intel’s Innovation Centre in Dubai and provide new opportunities to its strategic partners.

Intel will host a series of workshops in several areas related to information technology, specifically, blockchain technologies, augmented reality, video analytics, IoT, AI, and workplace transformation.