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Dubai CommerCity partners with Tencent Cloud to expand digital services
The partnership will provide businesses with access to advanced cloud computing, AI, and digital solutions to support innovation and growth.
Dubai CommerCity (DCC) has signed a partnership agreement with Tencent Cloud to expand access to advanced digital technologies and accelerate the digital transformation of businesses operating within the free zone.
The agreement, signed at Tencent’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China, aims to strengthen Dubai’s digital commerce ecosystem by providing companies with cloud computing services and digital solutions to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and support business expansion.
According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the agreement was signed by Amna Lootah, Director General of Dubai CommerCity, and Rachel Xie, General Manager of Tencent Cloud MENA, during an official delegation visit to China.
Under the partnership, businesses registered with Dubai CommerCity will gain access to Tencent Cloud’s portfolio of cloud computing technologies and digital services, supporting their adoption of advanced technologies.
The collaboration will also introduce joint initiatives, including industry events, exhibitions, hackathons, and workshops, to promote knowledge sharing, encourage technology adoption, and strengthen engagement across the sector.
Lootah emphasized the importance of international technology partnerships in building a more competitive digital commerce ecosystem.
“Partnering with global technology companies is key to strengthening Dubai’s digital commerce ecosystem and providing businesses with access to advanced technologies,” she said.
She added that the collaboration will help businesses improve operational efficiency, foster innovation, and explore opportunities in new markets.
The agreement also supports the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the emirate’s economy by 2033 and strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading economic centers.
Xie highlighted the partnership’s role in bringing Tencent Cloud’s digital capabilities closer to businesses operating in Dubai.
“Through this partnership, we look forward to expanding access to advanced cloud computing technologies and digital solutions that can help businesses improve operational efficiency and accelerate innovation,” she said.
Tencent Cloud, the cloud computing division of Chinese technology company Tencent, provides AI, networking, data, cybersecurity, and cloud services to businesses worldwide.
The company operates 70 availability zones across 25 regions and more than 3,200 content delivery network nodes globally, with partnerships spanning over 80 markets.
Dubai CommerCity, a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Group, is dedicated to supporting the growth of e-commerce and digital trade across the Middle East and North Africa.
The agreement forms part of DIEZ’s broader efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of its economic zones by connecting businesses with advanced technologies, international expertise, and strategic partnerships.
