Post by : Mariam
Al-Faris
The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office and UiPath announced the launch of Automation Cloud integrated into Microsoft Azure in the UAE. This expansion enables private and public sector organisations to scale their Agentic AI adoption while ensuring compliance with local data residency regulations.
Driving AI Leadership in the UAE
The UAE is emerging as a global hub for AI and automation, driven by its National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, which aims to position the country as a leader in advanced technologies. The launch supports this vision by providing accessible, cloud-based solutions to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption across sectors.
UiPath Automation Cloud Capabilities
UiPath Automation Cloud™ is a cloud-based SaaS solution that centralises automation workflows, AI agents, robots, process orchestration, and data integration. It enables organisations to deploy, operate, and scale their automation environments quickly and efficiently, supporting projects from simple automation to complex agent-based AI systems within weeks.
Government and Industry Support
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, said the UAE promotes innovation as a cornerstone of progress. The country is developing an integrated and secure digital ecosystem, strengthened by global partnerships, to enhance readiness for future AI-driven industries.
Industry Perspective on UAE’s AI Growth
Ashraf El Zarka, UiPath Regional Vice President, highlighted the UAE’s ambitious adoption goals, tech-savvy workforce, and innovative organisations. The local data infrastructure investment demonstrates UiPath’s commitment to supporting the nation’s AI and automation ecosystem and enabling tangible ROI for enterprises.
Microsoft Azure Integration
Amr Kamel, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, emphasized that integrating UiPath Automation Cloud with Microsoft Azure enhances agility, compliance, and data security. This collaboration ensures secure, scalable AI solutions while supporting the UAE’s vision to become a global leader in AI and automation technologies.
Benefits for Organisations
The UiPath Automation Cloud provides flexibility, scalability, and robust security through Azure data centers. Organisations can maintain compliance with data residency requirements, achieve low-latency performance, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives across public and private sectors.
UiPath Test Cloud Enhances Efficiency
UiPath also introduced the Test Cloud, offering enterprise-grade, end-to-end automation for application testing. Combining human expertise with AI, it enables efficient performance testing and automation across production environments, enhancing operational effectiveness and project delivery speed.
Supporting UAE’s AI-Driven Future
The launch of Automation Cloud in the UAE demonstrates the nation’s commitment to fostering AI innovation, digital economy growth, and advanced automation adoption. By combining UiPath’s agentic AI capabilities with Microsoft Azure’s secure cloud infrastructure, organisations in the UAE are better positioned to leverage AI, scale automation, and transform operations for a competitive edge.
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