At the Microsoft AI Tour Dubai, leaders from government, education, and industry gathered to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping innovation and growth across the UAE.

A key announcement from the event was Microsoft Elevate UAE, a national skilling initiative that will equip more than 250,000 students and educators and 55,000 government employees with essential AI skills. The programme supports Microsoft’s goal to skill one million people in the region by 2027, embedding AI literacy and Copilot readiness across education and public sectors.

“Today’s investment strengthens our partnership with the UAE by building the talent that makes AI transformative,” said Brad Smith, Microsoft Vice Chair and President.

Smith also joined G42’s Peng Xiao and Microsoft EMEA President Samer Abu-Ltaif to discuss Microsoft’s $15.2 billion investment in the UAE — aimed at developing local AI infrastructure, advancing digital skills, and supporting the nation’s long-term innovation vision.

The event showcased local success stories from Emirati startups such as Takalam (AI mental health), PRYPCO(proptech), and Otera (AI automation), underscoring the UAE’s fast-growing AI ecosystem.

In partnership with G42 and the JAHIZ platform, Microsoft will also train 55,000 federal government employees in AI over the next year, combining foundational skills with practical applications to drive public-sector innovation.

“AI represents one of the most transformative opportunities of our time,” said Amr Kamel, General Manager, Microsoft UAE. “Together, we’re empowering educators with Copilot, students with future-ready skills, and government employees to harness AI responsibly.”

Attendees also explored Copilot, Azure OpenAI Service, and Microsoft Cloud through hands-on demos, highlighting how AI is already accelerating productivity and transforming workplaces.

LogiSam’s View

At LogiSam, we see Elevate UAE as a strong step toward nationwide AI readiness. With secure data foundations, responsible governance, and Copilot adoption, the UAE is building a future where AI empowers every sector.

We’re proud to help organisations prepare through Copilot Readiness Assessments, Power Platform enablement, and AI governance frameworks — ensuring every AI journey starts with trust and compliance.