Oracle is gearing up to host its annual flagship event, the CloudWorld Tour, in Abu Dhabi on May 3, 2023.
The Oracle CloudWorld Tour to the UAE Capital is set to take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) and will be held in association with the Department of Economic Development, and the UAE Cybersecurity Council.
“Oracle is fully committed to help the UAE achieve its development objectives with latest cloud technologies, and we are delighted to bring the tech industry’s most definitive event to Abu Dhabi,” said Nick Redshaw, Senior Vice President – Technology Cloud, Middle East and Africa, and UAE Country Leader, Oracle.
“Oracle Cloud World Tour Abu Dhabi will provide an inside look at how organisations are solving their most complex business challenges with latest innovations in cloud infrastructure, databases, and applications across diverse industry sectors.”
The event will spotlight advancements in cloud infrastructure, databases, and applications, spanning various industries.
It will also feature highly anticipated sessions and labs from the globally held conference in Las Vegas. Attendees will also have the chance to engage with Oracle’s partner and customer network, and hear from local business leaders sharing insights from their recent endeavours.
Oracle CloudWorld Tour Abu Dhabi will be headlined by top UAE Government leaders including Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), and the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, and Managing Director of the National Data Centre under the Supreme Council for National Security is also a keynote speaker at the event.
Top Oracle leadership including Mike Sicilia, Executive Vice President – Oracle Global Industries, and Jae Sook Evans, Global Chief Information Officer, and Executive Vice President – Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Platform Services will also deliver keynotes at the event.
According to Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the establishment of Oracle’s cloud region in Abu Dhabi aligns with the emirate’s vision of becoming a leading global hub for smart cities, driven by robust partnerships and a clear mandate to advance the transition towards a cutting-edge digital economy.
“As Abu Dhabi is doubling its efforts in strengthening its knowledge-based and innovation-driven industries, we are developing and incentivising talent to devise solutions for current and future challenges,” he said.
“This move by Oracle will help in accelerating Abu Dhabi’s digital transformation by developing pioneering talents and leveraging innovative solutions to strengthen the emirate’s position as economic and technology powerhouse and a global hub for business, investments, and talent”.
Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, who serves as the Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, highlighted how the UAE is taking a lead in establishing secure digital infrastructure, which is a key driver of the nation’s digital economy growth.
“We are also focused on boosting the ‘cyber resilience’ of the UAE to mitigate cybercrime and increase international collaboration. With its two cloud regions in the UAE, a dedicated innovation hub in Abu Dhabi, and a series of capacity building programs, Oracle has consistently invested in helping build a resilient local cloud infrastructure and help strengthen the country’s talent pipeline of IT professionals,” he said.
“Oracle’s flagship event, Cloud World Tour Abu Dhabi 2023 will act as an excellent platform for all stakeholders in the UAE to learn about the country’s digital future ambitions, while also gain unique insights from global best practices in the realm of digital transformation.”
Oracle has set up two second-generation cloud regions in the UAE, located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, along with two innovation hubs aimed at expediting the adoption of digital technologies. Additionally, Oracle has partnered with the Higher Colleges of Technology and Zayed University to equip the next generation workforce in the UAE with the requisite skills and knowledge for the digital economy.
