• Home
• TechnoTime Emirates

On October 15, 2026, Dubai will host the "Dell Technologies Forum," bringing together business and technology leaders to discuss accelerating AI adoption, modernizing IT infrastructure, and building safer, more resilient digital environments. Through expert sessions and live demonstrations, the forum will highlight how smart devices and advanced technology solutions can drive future business growth.

AI as a Core Driver of Enterprise Strategies

Artificial intelligence is no longer merely experimental for UAE organizations; it has become a central pillar of their digital strategies. International Data Corporation (IDC) projects that AI spending in the UAE will reach $5.78 billion by 2029, reflecting a surge in investments dedicated to building infrastructure, smart platforms, and transitioning toward large-scale adoption.

Strategic Themes Empowering Digital Transformation

The forum focuses on guiding organizations through critical infrastructure, workplace, and cybersecurity decisions, featuring key discussion tracks:

Scaling AI in the Real World: Mechanisms for deploying intelligent technologies safely, responsibly, and effectively across enterprises.

Infrastructure Without Complexity: Delivering high-speed, flexible foundations to manage big data and advanced workloads while linking modernization directly to business outcomes.

Sovereign AI and Trusted Data: Strengthening data control and regulatory compliance to meet national sovereignty and privacy requirements in the UAE.

AI-Ready Workplaces and Smart Devices: Leveraging AI-powered PCs and edge devices to boost productivity, collaboration, and employee experience.

Cyber Resiliency by Design: Embedding data protection, security, and recovery into infrastructure and AI environments from the ground up.

Infrastructure Readiness: A Prerequisite for Sustainable Growth

Walid Yehia, Managing Director at Dell Technologies Southern Gulf, emphasized that AI adoption has entered a new phase requiring strong foundations in data, security, and infrastructure. He noted that the forum offers a practical platform to help UAE enterprises cut through complexity and focus on decisions that deliver long-term business value.