WWT and NXT Global Establish AI Integration Center in Masdar City, First AI Integration Center Center of UAE

US-based big technology giant World Wide Technology (WWT) has signed an agreement with NXT Global to build the first AI integration centre of UAE.

This integration center will support the UAE to become a virtual and physical exporter of made-in-Abu Dhabi plug-and-play cutting-edge AI infrastructure to the world. This partnership is known as WWT NXT Global.

It will advance the scope of AI and provide the UAE’s existing AI capabilities to incorporate the full stack of technological leadership to build the UAE’s future economy. The AI Integration Center and AI Proving Ground will work closely with the new Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, led by His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

At the Masdar City facility, WWT NXT Global will design, build, and deliver advanced AI technology using WWT’s network of leading US companies in AI, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and networks. This initiative aims to boost AI deployment in the UAE by up to 75 percent while cutting AI engineering costs by half. It will enhance the UAE’s AI programs and strategic projects, promoting local production and a knowledge-based economy. WWT NXT Global will solidify Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s global AI leadership, positioning Abu Dhabi as a future leader and top global destination for AI innovation.

This move supports the UAE’s ambition to reach the height of AI technology. In the local environment of Abu Dhabi with the world’s leading SMEs and ecosystem a global leading End-to-End AI Infrastructure will be created.

WWT NXT Global will become a part of the 4 million+ square feet of physical warehouse and integration space of global ecosystem of WWT. It provides AI infrastructure services to 80 of the Fortune 100 delivering state-of-the-art Nvidia, AMD, HPE, Intel, Cisco, Dell, and other leading US OEM solutions and is the tech and AI Proving Ground for the world’s leading Hyperscalers. 

What are the objectives of NXT Global Integration Center:

1. It will boost the UAE’s commitment to AI technology growth. It will help in implementing AI technologies across various sectors through Emirates-made End-to-End AI infrastructure services.
2. A new opportunity for IT professionals for knowledge sharing and build a network.
3. It will provide a ground to collaborate and work together on AI projects.

Chairman of NXT Global H.E. Nasser Ahmed Khalifa Ahmed Al Sowaidi,  said “We are thrilled to launch our AI Integration Center here in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.”

Both parties show a positive attitude toward a new tie for the growth of AI in the UAE. AI Integration Center and AI Proving Ground will transform the city outlook of Masdar. Though UAE is committed for growth of technology and dreaming to be the AI powerhouse. Global tech leaders are looking toward UAE for the announcement of next milestone!