SHENZHEN-BASED Kingdee International Software Group recently opened a regional headquarters in Qatar, marking its first foray into the Middle East. This is the company’s latest effort to drive digital transformation overseas with advanced Chinese AI technology.

Earlier this month, at the inauguration ceremony for the headquarters, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider signed a cooperation deal with the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) to develop digital solutions, attract suppliers to the zone, and collaborate with local research institutions.

Industry experts believe that this milestone serves as a Chinese blueprint for the global journey of AI.

Kingdee, founded in 1993, has more than 7.4 million clients in 172 countries. The company said its Qatar-based operation will deliver AI-driven and cloud-native transformation tools to help local businesses move from digitalization to intelligentization, which is aligned with Qatar’s National Digital Agenda 2030.

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thani, chief executive of the QFZ, said, “We are pleased to welcome Kingdee to our free zones. With access to cutting-edge infrastructure, unparalleled connectivity, and the investment opportunities that Qatar’s free zones provide to expand across regional markets, Kingdee is well positioned for growth and success. Their presence will further strengthen our technology sector and contribute to Qatar’s thriving innovation ecosystem,” he said. (China Daily)