Dubai, United Arab Emirates: ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has annouced a strategic partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai aimed at advancing research and development in the UAE, and fostering key business collaborations aligned with the UAE's national agenda, programs, and talent development.

The agreement was signed at GITEX Global 2023, the largest ICT and  technology exhibition and conference in the Middle East,  taking place in Dubai, where ZainTECH made its inaugural appearance as an exhibitor.

ZainTECH is set to leverage its partnership with RIT Dubai to drive strategic partnerships across national initiatives, focusing on national-scale projects. The overarching goal is to bolster academic research and development while nurturing a culture of innovation within the UAE.

RIT Dubai was established in 2008 as a not-for-profit global campus of RIT New York, one of the world’s leading technology-focused universities with more than 185 years of history. RIT Dubai is funded by Dubai Silicon Oasis, Airport Free Zone, and eCommerce City (Dubai Integrated Economic Zone), with its academic curriculum being from RIT New York.

Commenting on the partnership with RIT Dubai, Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH said, “The UAE is rapidly emerging as a global tech hub, and one of the critical components in fostering such innovation hubs is investing in our youth and exposing them to cutting-edge ideas and technologies. RIT Dubai has a fine reputation for providing a curriculum that equips students with education on some of the most significant technological priorities of our time, and I believe ZainTECH can both contribute as well as benefit from this pioneering business collaboration aimed at supporting innovation goals on a national scale.”

Dr. Yousef Al Assaf, President of RIT Dubai commented, “Our aim as a university is to create an ecosystem by collaborating with leading industrial and public partners and introducing students, staff and alumni to real-time challenges that need unmatched technological designs and solutions. ZainTECH is a leader in the digital space and together we will add value to all stakeholders allowing us to jointly serve and empower the community and the UAE.”

The evolution and impact of science and technology have introduced a new dimension in defining a nation's progress and security. Gulf countries and the wider Middle East are actively pursuing emerging technology capabilities, which is a strong indication of what areas and resources will define the success of countries in the future.

ZainTECH possesses compelling capabilities to empower organizations and governments to harness the full potential of digital transformation technologies from conception to execution, in several progressive ways, including setting the standard for excellence and data democratization. Clients are supported to establish and uphold data strategies, with ongoing R&D being a fundamental pillar of ZainTECH’s activities.

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About ZainTECH

ZainTECH is a regional integrated digital solutions provider, unifying Zain Group’s ICT assets to offer a unique value proposition of comprehensive digital solutions and services under one roof. The company is positioned to drive the transformation of enterprise and government customers in the MENA region by providing a center of excellence and managed solutions, across cloud, cybersecurity, big data, drones and robotics, and digital solutions.

ZainTECH leverages Zain’s global reach, unique regional footprint, and infrastructure across its operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Sudan, South Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates as well as in other key markets in the Middle East. ZainTECH forms a key pillar in the evolution of Zain’s core telecom business to maximize value and build on the company’s many strengths to selectively create and invest in growth verticals beyond standard mobile services. This ultimately serves to support Zain’s vision of becoming a leading ICT and digital lifestyle provider.

Please visit www.zaintech.com

About RIT Dubai

Entering its next stage of growth in the region, RIT Dubai is now operating from phase one of its new $136 million state-of-the-art campus development, which will provide interactive learning space set over 129,000 square meters.

RIT Dubai offers highly valued Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in business and leadership, engineering, and computing. The curriculum provides students with relevant work experience through an innovative cooperative education program that helps students stand out in today’s highly competitive job market. RIT Dubai offers American degrees, and all of RIT’s programs are UAE Ministry accredited. Students of RIT Dubai also have the unique opportunity to choose to study abroad at the main campus in New York or at one of its other global campuses.