Category: Microsoft Gulf
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What are the benefits of using SharePoint?
What is Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft SharePoint is a web-based collaborative platform that integrates with Microsoft Office. It is primarily used for document management and storage, but it also provides features such as intranet portals, social networking, and business intelligence. SharePoint in Microsoft 365 empowers teamwork with dynamic and productive team sites for every project team,…
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Microsoft trains Omani youth in cloud, data, and AI
Microsoft has launched a training programme targeting the Omani youth that focuses on developing cloud, data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills dubbed ‘Build the Skills of the Future’ in partnership with The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), Oman. This initiative comes as part of the MoU signed between both organizations in May…
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Azure Availability Zones now generally available in Microsoft UAE datacenters
Microsoft is announcing the general availability of Azure Availability Zones in its United Arab Emirates(UAE) datacenters in Dubai. The investment will enhance the competitiveness of UAE businesses through the vital provision of business continuity and disaster recovery solutions. This reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to the UAE government, its business community, and its population. Azure Availability Zones…
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Microsoft’s new cloud datacenter region in Qatar finally goes live
Microsoft is announcing the general availability of its newest datacenter region in Qatar, located in Doha. The new Qatar Central region will start offering Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform services. The Qatar datacenter region includes three Azure Availability Zones, which will offer additional resiliency for customer applications. Other available non-Microsoft technology services are SAP,…
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Microsoft opens new innovation hub in Lusail, Qatar
Microsoft has opened a new advanced innovation hub in Lusail City as it seeks to increase its investments in Qatar. The new office facility is located at the Burj Alfardan in Lusail City. One of Qatar’s planned cities along the Arabian Gulf in the southern part of the municipality of Al Daayen. The hub becomes the…
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Qatar University students win 2022 Microsoft Imagine Cup Qatar competition
A Qatar University student team is the winner of the 2022 Microsoft Imagine Cup student qualifying competition in Qatar. The team, RE-TEAM, will represent Qatar at the Imagine Cup World Finals in Seattle later this year. For a chance to win 100,000 USD and a mentoring session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella. The…