Award highlights WSO2’s role in powering Dubai’s vision for a connected, fully digital government.
Digital Dubai has named WSO2, a global leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, as one of its high-performing suppliers for 2024, reaffirming the strength of a partnership that underpins Dubai’s ambitious digital transformation agenda. The recognition was announced at the Dubai Government Pavilion during GITEX Global 2025, as part of Digital Dubai’s Annual Suppliers Connect event.
Through this collaboration, Digital Dubai leverages WSO2’s integration and identity platforms to deliver secure, seamless, and scalable digital services across multiple government entities. These technologies enable data interoperability, unified citizen access, and robust privacy and security standards, forming the backbone of Dubai’s “City as a Service” model.
“Our partnership reflects a shared vision of using open technologies to deliver unified and intelligent digital services that enhance government efficiency and improve the lives of Dubai’s residents and businesses.”
— Uday Shankar Kizhepat, VP & GM, MEA, WSO2
Uday Shankar Kizhepat, WSO2’s Vice President and General Manager for MEA, expressed pride in the achievement:
“Our partnership reflects a shared vision of using open technologies to deliver unified and intelligent digital services that enhance government efficiency and improve the lives of Dubai’s residents and businesses.”
The recognition event, held under the theme “Digitalising Life in Dubai,” brought together leading local and international companies to strengthen collaboration across the emirate’s digital ecosystem. Digital Dubai also outlined its integrated procurement strategy, which categorizes suppliers into strategic, vital, and operational partners—emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and business continuity.
WSO2’s role as a strategic technology partner goes beyond traditional supplier engagement. Its platforms empower Digital Dubai to integrate systems across entities, automate workflows, and deliver unified access experiences, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global leader in digital governance.
This recognition underscores Digital Dubai’s commitment to fostering strong public–private partnerships that accelerate innovation and improve quality of life, while WSO2 continues to champion open-source, API-driven technologies for next-generation digital services.
