Khurram Majeed

I’m delighted to announce that Oracle Database@Azure is now available in the UAE to meet the rapidly growing customer demand for AI data modernisation.   With the services’ debut in the Microsoft Azure UAE Central and UAE North regions, customers gain all the performance, resiliency, security, and scalability advantages of Oracle Database on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), combined with Azure’s enterprise-grade solutions for AI, analytics, security, and applications to unlock innovation and agility.   Oracle Database@Azure is now available in 27 regions worldwide, with six more planned in the next 12 months.   The launch of Oracle Database@Azure in the UAE marks a significant milestone for the Middle East’s digital future, as we get ready to showcase how our #AI is supporting the UAE’s standing as a global hub for innovation at #GITEXGLOBAL in Dubai next week. https://lnkd.in/efRny5YQ   Richard Smith. Assaad El Saadi, Nick Redshaw, Cherian Varghese, Leopoldo Boado Lama

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Hassan Alnaqbi, CEO of Khazna, was recently featured on the BBC World Service's Business Daily, in a special episode on the UAE's AI ambitions. As part of the discussion, Hassan shared insights on how the UAE is building the digital and AI-ready infrastructure needed to power the next wave of innovation, scale, and competitiveness. Listen to the full program here: https://lnkd.in/dkBmbbei #WeAreKhazna #AiPoweredByKhazna

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I am delighted to announce that the second OCI Dedicated Region in Oman is now live in Ibri City. This marks the completion of Oman’s first hyperscale cloud region designed to help boost public sector innovation and help ensure data sovereignty.   The new OCI Dedicated Region offers 200+ OCI #AI and cloud services, as well as Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, to Oman government entities. The #Oman government will now be able to move its business-critical workloads to the cloud, enabling operational efficiency and cost savings while ensuring compliance with the Sultanate’s data sovereignty requirements.    The first OCI Dedicated Region led by ITHCA Group is already live in Muscat, Oman.    The Oman government’s OCI Dedicated Region is a self-contained region where all data, including API operations and metadata, remain local to the region. ITHCA Group will also have access to the tools needed to reliably run Oracle and third-party applications, create cloud-native applications, and modernise existing ones with machine learning and modern cloud services.   Congratulations to the ITHCA Group and Oracle teams on this incredible milestone that will help accelerate Oman’s digital economy. Said Al Mandhari, Salah Al-Rasbi, Bader AL Manthari, Atif Al-Siyabi, Richard Smith, Miguel Vega, Cherian Varghese, Omar Roushdy Saleh

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A new study by IBM Institute for Business Value and the DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION highlights the escalating significance of Chief AI Officers (CAIOs). The statistics speak volumes: 26% of organizations now have a dedicated CAIO, marking a substantial increase from just 11% in 2023. These forward-thinking leaders are pivotal in driving AI strategy, adoption, and delivering substantial returns on investment. Additionally, the study revealed that organizations with CAIOs see 10% greater ROI on AI spend and are 24% more likely to say they outperform their peers on innovation, reflecting valuable guidance for businesses aiming to leverage AI effectively in today's rapidly transforming digital landscape. To fully appreciate the strategic impact of CAIOs and learn actionable insights on how to maximize their potential, downloading the comprehensive report is highly recommended: https://lnkd.in/dyZDeJ9n

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IBM and Deloitte have entered a strategic partnership at GITEX 2025 aimed at advancing responsible and scalable AI adoption in the Gulf region. Signed by IBM's Saad Toma and Deloitte's Muhannad Tayem , this collaboration targets key industries like banking, energy, and government across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait. ✅ The partnership will focus on AI, financial operations (FinOps), and cybersecurity, ensuring comprehensive solutions for the region's enterprises. ✅ A pivotal component of this initiative is the creation of an AI Governance Centre of Excellence, merging Deloitte’s consultancy acumen with IBM’s watsonx.governance platform to foster trustworthy AI systems. ✅ The initiative seeks to facilitate the transition for Middle Eastern organisations from small pilot AI projects to large-scale adoption, leveraging cloud and cybersecurity frameworks. ✅ By combining global expertise and regional insights, the collaboration aims to serve as a model for scaled, ethical AI innovation in the Gulf. #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #GITEX2025 #GCCInnovation #ResponsibleAI #Arageek

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