Texas-based AI company Rackspace Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Health to explore the establishment of a healthcare digital hub.

Rackspace is a hybrid, multicloud and AI technology company. The partnership is said to underscore Dubai Health’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance patient care.

“We are grateful for this partnership with Rackspace Technology, which reflects our commitment to leveraging digital innovation to enhance healthcare delivery,” said Atif Al-Braiki, chief digital and AI officer of Dubai Health (dubaihealth.ae). “The tailored options provided by the digital hub will enable Dubai Health to further optimise our operations, ultimately improving patient outcomes.”

The digital hub will leverage cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to optimise operational efficiency and enable innovative options for Dubai Health and its partners. Rackspace Technology says this initiative underscores its commitment to advancing healthcare in the Middle East and Africa.

“Partnering with Dubai Health is a significant step for Rackspace Technology, aligning us with one of the most respected healthcare institutions in the region,” said Amar Maletira, Rackspace Technology chief executive officer. “This MoU marks a pivotal moment in Rackspace’s growth strategy in the MEA region and demonstrates our ability to foster partnerships that drive impactful change within the healthcare industry.”

Rackspace Technology (www.rackspace.com) is an end-to-end, hybrid, multicloud and AI company. It can design, build and operate its customers’ cloud environments across all major technology platforms, irrespective of technology stack or deployment model.