MEEZA Strengthens Qatar’s AI Readiness at the World AI Summit 2024

MEEZA, Qatar’s leading end-to-end managed IT services and solutions provider, proudly participated as the Strategic AI Data sponsor at the World AI Summit Qatar 2024, underscoring its pivotal role in shaping Qatar’s AI ecosystem. Through a series of impactful engagements, MEEZA showcased its commitment to accelerating Qatar’s AI readiness by emphasizing advancements in data centre efficiency, robust infrastructure, and the development of essential skillsets.

The event marked a significant milestone with record-breaking attendance, reflecting the growing global interest in AI and Qatar’s role as a hub for technological innovation.

During the summit, MEEZA delivered a thought-provoking presentation titled “Accelerating Qatar’s AI Readiness: From Data Centre Efficiency to Infrastructure and Skillset Development.” The presentation highlighted how MEEZA’s cutting-edge technologies and strategic initiatives are enabling a sustainable and scalable AI environment in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and the Digital Agenda 2030.

MEEZA also moderated a high-profile panel discussion titled “When Machines Create: Managing Risk, Ethics, Bias, and Privacy, featuring esteemed panelists from across the AI and technology spectrum. The discussion delved into critical topics, offering valuable insights on navigating the challenges of AI governance and ethical implementation.

As part of its continued efforts to foster collaboration, MEEZA signed several high-profile agreements during the event:

  • Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs): Signed with Sambanova and Cytomate, these agreements aim to drive joint innovation and accelerate the adoption of AI technologies in key sectors.
  • Strategic Partnership Agreement: A significant partnership was established with ihorizons, cementing a collaborative framework to advance AI-driven solutions and services in the region.

Through these partnerships, MEEZA reinforces its dedication to empowering organizations in Qatar and beyond with innovative AI solutions, ensuring the nation remains at the forefront of the global AI revolution.

MEEZA’s participation at the World AI Summit 2024 not only underscores its leadership in the technology sector but also reaffirms its commitment to driving Qatar’s digital transformation and AI ambitions.

 

MEEZA Has Earned the Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure Advanced Specialization

Doha, Qatar30 January 2022 – MEEZA, Qatar’s pioneering managed IT services and solutions provider, today announced it has earned the Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure advanced specialization, a validation of a solution partner’s deep knowledge, extensive experience and expertise in migrating Windows Server and SQL Server-based workloads to Azure.

Only partners that meet stringent criteria around customer success and staff skilling, as well as pass a third-party audit of their migration practices, are able to earn the Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Azure advanced specialization.

As companies look to modernize their applications and take full advantage of the benefits that cloud computing can deliver, and with the recent end-of-support for Windows Server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008 R2, they are looking for a partner with advanced skills to assess, plan, and migrate their existing workloads to the cloud.

A further recognition of MEEZA’s capabilities, this acknowledgment comes just six months after the company was awarded four Gold Certifications by Microsoft – for its Cloud Platform, Application Development, Application Integration and Data Centre offerings – thereby achieving Microsoft Gold Partner status.

Commenting on the announcement, Eng. Ahmad Abdulla Al-Muslemani, CEO of MEEZA, said: “we are very proud of achieving this milestone, Earning Advanced specialisation in Microsoft Azure Migration emphasizes MEEZA’s continuous pursuit of world-class services for the many clients who put their trust in MEEZA.”

Rodney Clark, Corporate Vice President, Global Partner Solutions, Channel Sales and Channel Chief at Microsoft, added: “The Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure advanced specialization highlights the partners who can be viewed as most capable when it comes to migrating Windows-based workloads over to Azure. MEEZA clearly demonstrated that they have both the skills and the experience to offer clients a path to successful migration so that they can start enjoying the benefits of being in the cloud.”