Dubai is launching the Dubai Digital Clouds project as part of its latest drive to create an agile and reliable digital infrastructure in the emirate. Through the project, Digital Dubai will help to empower government entities with tools, knowledge and best practices.
To implement the project, Digital Dubai has signed a partnership agreement with Microsoft and Moro Hub – a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, the digital arm of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.
Digital Dubai partners with Microsoft & Moro Hub
The Dubai Digital Clouds project consists of multiple digital clouds designed to provide high flexibility and operational efficiency while offering the best solutions from private to public clouds.
It also includes multiple service providers, which will work to enhance services and boost their competitiveness, providing government entities with various service provider options.
The project aims to utilise the most advanced cloud technologies and enhance the efficiency of government services by ensuring faster delivery, high quality and low operational costs.
Additionally, it 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.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said: “Moro’s advanced digital services aim to support government and private organisations in their digital transformation journeys in the UAE and the Middle East. Moro Clouds helps accelerate this process while promoting innovation and reducing costs. It is managed through green carbon-neutral local data centres, which will help government organisations achieve their carbon neutrality goals.”
Under the terms of the partnerships, Moro Digital Data Hub is set to provide cloud services through its platform, Moro Clouds. Incorporating global best practices, the platform helps reduce the overall IT infrastructure costs in Dubai and provides a system of emerging technologies and cloud services to support digital transformation.
Meanwhile, Microsoft and Digital Dubai will collaborate to support the project by leveraging the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform and providing platforms dedicated to government entities, too ensure the highest levels of security, governance and compliance with Digital Dubai’s policies and regulations. The two parties will also work together on a digital skills programme.
Through the project, Digital Dubai will help to empower government entities with tools, knowledge and best practices, in addition to developing policies and security standards for service providers and government entities, and authorising providers accordingly. It will also work to support government entities to prioritise the transition towards the Dubai Digital Clouds project and select service-authorised service providers based on the requirements and objectives of each entity.
“The Dubai Digital Clouds 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,” said Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, director general of Digital Dubai. “It marks a significant milestone on our journey to cement Dubai’s global status as a model city and an inspiring example of how digital transformation can be implemented to serve the community and the business sector.
“Moreover, the project demonstrates the effective partnership and collaboration between the public and private sectors, which sets the stage for a holistic and integrated digital life for everyone.”
