Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre signs Master Business and Services Agreement (MBSA) and a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft Gulf. Agreement was signed by HE Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General, ADSIC and Charbel Fakhoury, Regional General Manager, Microsoft Gulf and witnessed by Linda Zecher, Global Vice President, for Microsoft’s Public Sector business.

“E-Literacy is a key enabler to help Abu Dhabi transformation efforts into a successful knowledge-based society, as such, putting technology to work for people throughout the country will enable us to strengthen our economy and create greater opportunities for young people to fulfil their potentials. We value Microsoft’s support as we take positive steps towards utilising technology towards social and human capital development.” HE Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori – Director General, ADSIC

The MoU is in line with ADSIC’s effort to improve e-literacy standards of the population at large and Microsoft’s “Unlimited Potential” initiative where Microsoft will impart technology training to 2000 people in Abu Dhabi in the first phase to raise the levels of ICT literacy. In addition, ADSIC and Microsoft will focus on two key initiatives:

• Enhance students’ e-skills for employability and entrepreneurship by utilising Microsoft’s training programmes and skills development, innovation and business acceleration.
• Organise an annual competition for students titled “Imagine Us” that enables innovative learning and the development of technology skills of students.

“Microsoft is honoured to partner with ADSIC as we remain committed to socio-economic development and accelerating the evolution of a knowledge-based society. We commend ADSIC’s ambitious vision of using technology to advance the cause of education and enhance IT skills development that will enable citizens to compete in today’s global economy. Together with ADSIC, we hope to make a positive impact in the Abu Dhabi Emirate by using ICT as a tool to empower people.” Charbel Fakhoury – Regional General Manager, Microsoft Gulf

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