Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, has launched the Dubai Digital Cloud project during a visit to the Digital Dubai headquarters.
The project is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at creating a world-leading, efficient, agile, and reliable digital infrastructure in Dubai.
During his visit, Sheikh Hamdan attended the signing of partnership agreements between Digital Dubai, Microsoft, and Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), to implement the Dubai Digital Cloud project.
The Dubai Crown Prince expressed his appreciation for the commitment of various government teams working to advance Dubai’s digital development goals in line with the highest global benchmarks.
“The city’s ability to provide citizens, residents, and visitors with an exceptional digital experience has reinforced its reputation as the world’s best city to live, work, and visit, His Highness added.
Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), commented that “we continue to work to strengthen the UAE’s global position as a leader in digital solutions. We are proud to be partnering with Digital Dubai to provide cloud services to government entities in Dubai through the Moro Cloud service, which has earned the highest local and international security standards and is managed by our highly qualified, internationally certified team.”
According to Mr. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, the Dubai Digital Cloud project is a practical application of our leadership’s vision to promote connectivity, integration, and a comprehensive digital government that ensures agility, speed, security, and competitiveness, allowing government entities to provide integrated, proactive, round-the-clock services.
The Dubai Digital Cloud project consists of multiple digital clouds designed to provide high levels of flexibility and operational efficiency while offering the best solutions from private to public clouds.
Additionally, it includes multiple service providers who will work to enhance services and boost their competitiveness, providing government entities with multiple service provider options.
The project further seeks to address information security risks by implementing strict cybersecurity standards and policies, creating an enabling environment to support Dubai’s digital economy and aid decision-making processes.