ICT
Leading the way in driving Dubai as an innovation-led economy, Dubai Holding supports the continuous growth and development of the ICT sector through our global ICT business hubs and investments in leading telecommunications providers. Dubai Holding plays a critical role in the ICT sector with its leading business districts curated by TECOM Group. Dubai Holding also actively manages its stake in du, one of the UAE’s leading telecommunications companies.
Dubai Internet City
The launch of global business district Dubai Internet City in 1999 heralded a new era of economic diversification and transformation across the region. It was the initial spark in what is now one of the most successful and extensive business sectors.
Part of TECOM Group PJSC, Dubai Internet City was announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to pioneer the growth of the technology sector in Dubai and support its development into a knowledge-based, innovation-led economy.
Dubai Internet City is the region’s leading tech hub and has united the world’s leading tech innovators to build the future of the digital economy for more than 25 years. Alongside Dubai Outsource City, Dubai Internet City comprises the Tech Cluster of TECOM Group.
Home to 4,000 customers – including tech giants, start-ups, and Fortune 500s such as Nvidia and PayPal – in addition to 31,000+ professionals, Dubai Internet City’s vibrant community contributes towards 65% of Dubai’s tech sector GDP.
The district also plays an instrumental role in driving the development of the startup landscape in Dubai and has empowered entrepreneurs and spearheaded the development of new technologies as the home of in5 Tech’s Innovation Centre. Dubai Internet City’s customers include the world’s leading tech companies such as Microsoft, Google, Facebook, IBM and Uber. Its 20+ R&D and Innovation Centres are also operated by global giants such as MasterCard, 3M, Visa, Huawei, and Samsung.
Dubai Internet City’s sector-specific offering includes premium Grade-A offices at the heart of Dubai as well as Innovation Hub, which is designed to address growing demand from future-focused economic sectors and industries.
Dubai Outsource City
Dubai Outsource City is TECOM Group’s dedicated community to drive the growth and development of the outsourcing industry in the region.
The district caters to the market demand for outsourcing companies and supports business process outsourcing, HR outsourcing, IT outsourcing, and back office and call centre operations.
Dubai Outsource City provides comprehensive, purpose-built infrastructure and offers state-of-the-art office space and facilities management services. Alongside Dubai Internet City, Dubai Outsource City comprises TECOM Group’s Tech Cluster.
SmartCity
SmartCity Malta and SmartCity Kochi were launched in 2007, exporting the successful business community model of Dubai Internet City overseas and creating knowledge-based clusters in Europe and India. SmartCity aims to create a global network of purpose-built free zone communities, promoting both economic and personal growth.
SmartCity communities promote innovation through their environmentally friendly infrastructure and lifestyle, and by nurturing new companies in the technology, science and innovation industries.
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