Dubai - Sharikat Mubasher: Dubai AI Campus, the largest cluster of artificial intelligence companies at the DIFC Innovation Hub, concluded a collaboration agreement with Google Cloud to enhance the growth of the startup ecosystem within the campus.

Through this collaboration, Google Cloud will harness its expertise and resources to empower startups and boost their expansion, the campus revealed in a statement.

Google Cloud will also provide mentorship opportunities for selected startups within the Dubai AI Campus and work with the campus on programs such as Google Cloud’s Gen AI Startup School.

Additionally, the Google for Startups Cloud Program will provide early-stage startups access to numerous Google resources designed for early-stage startup founders to help unlock the potential of Google Cloud.

Commenting on this partnership, Mohammad Alblooshi, Chief Executive Officer of the DIFC Innovation Hub, said: “This partnership is a strategic step in harnessing the potential of emerging technologies. We are confident this collaborative agreement will strengthen the Dubai AI Campus as a favorable destination for startups across the world to scale their AI capabilities.”

He added that the partnership consolidates Dubai’s position as a hub for technology-focused companies that attracts world-class talent and diversified investors to the region

For his part, Ziad Jammal, Country Manager for Google Cloud in the UAE, stated that the partnership reflects the company’s commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

“By providing startups with access to Google Cloud's cutting-edge technology, mentorship, and resources, we aim to accelerate their growth and enable them to make a lasting impact on the global stage,” Jammal added.

The Dubai AI Campus is a dedicated ecosystem for AI and Web3 innovation providing state-of-the-art physical and digital infrastructure at the heart of DIFC. It includes research and development (R&D) facilities, accelerator programs, and collaborative workspaces, to attract, build, and scale startups in the region.