The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has partnered with Vista Equity Partners, a global investment firm focused on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, looking to advance the local digital economy.

The partnership with Vista facilitates the exchange of information, experiences and practices to help local technology hubs, among others, integrate digital learning into schools and university curriculums. Vista and AI Office will collaborate looking to drive digital transformation for local enterprises and governments through dialogue and discussions around the adoption of new technolgoies, including artificial intelligence and blockchain in the public and private sectors.

“Collaborating with the private sectors plays a key role in further consolidating the UAE as a leader in the global digital economy and supporting our efforts to build upon local digital talent and develop the critical skills within the UAE workforce,” comments Omar Sultan Al Olama, minister of state for the AI Office.