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Software AG to help GDRFA-Dubai
harness full potential of innovative
technologies such as Artificial
Intelligence, IoT and Blockchain.
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SOFTWARE AG SIGNS MOU WITH
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oftware AG, a global leader in
enterprise architecture, IT planning,
business process management,
integration and Big Data, has signed an
agreement with the General Directorate
of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in
Dubai (GDRFA) to assist it in the Digital
Transformation of immigration operations.
The memorandum was signed by Sanjay
Brahmawar, CEO, Software AG; Major
General Obaid Muhair bin Suroor, Deputy
Director, GDRFA-Dubai; and Dr Abdulqader
Al Khayat, Chairman of Palmira Software
House LLC, during a ceremony held at the
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm, with an aim
to drive co-innovation together to support
Dubai’s Digital Transformation goals in
immigration business.
Through its partnership with Palmira
Software House, a consulting and
technology firm that carries out strategic
implementation of its products in the region,
Software AG will help GDRFA-Dubai harness
the full potential of innovative technologies
such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet
of Things (IoT) and Blockchain in enhancing
business operations.
The strategic MoU will also pave the way
for further interactions between GDRFA
and Software AG, strengthening its hold as
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Software AG has signed an agreement with the
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners
Affairs in Dubai to assist it in the Digital
Transformation of immigration operations
one of the leading software company in the
region and showcasing continuous support
to the Dubai Government in its Digital
Transformation journey.
Nasri Nassereddine, Regional Territory
Manager, Software AG, said: “The latest
partnership with GDRFA reflects Software
AG’s commitment to continuously support
the government in accelerating the UAE’s
Digital Transformation, thereby playing
a role in the achievement of the targets
set by the National Agenda for UAE Vision
2021. Digital Transformation will open
up a lot of possibilities in enhancing and
simplifying immigration business, while also
making processes significantly convenient
to end-users.”
Major Khalid Bin Mediya Al Falasi,
Assistant General Director of Smart
Services, GDRFA-Dubai, said: “Our
partnership with Software AG is aimed at
harnessing the full potential of the ongoing
digital revolution, particularly Artificial
Intelligence, IoT and Blockchain. We believe
that the adoption of latest and innovative
technologies will effectively address
our growing business needs and are
confident that Software AG’s expertise and
capabilities will add immense value to our
growth and development strategies.”
Dr Abdulqader Al Khayat, Chairman of
Palmira Software House, said: “As Software
AG’s trusted partner, we are proud to be
associated with this project, which is aimed
at accelerating Dubai’s smart transformation
aspirations. Palmira remains committed to
delivering exceptional services while adhering
to highest professional standards.”
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