Big Data Analytics Center

Overview

The world is witnessing an unprecedented surge in digital content and information. This explosive growth in data is reshaping research across traditionally qualitative disciplines, while the commercial sector is being revolutionized by the race for leadership in data analytics. We are entering an era defined by big data analytics and data-intensive computing, a transformation recognized globally.

Within this landscape, the UAE stands out as one of the most prepared nations in the region to embrace Big Data technologies. Over the past two decades, the government has invested heavily in building a robust technological infrastructure, laying the groundwork for a data-driven future. Harnessing the power of big data analytics has the potential to radically transform public services across every sector such as healthcare, medicine, transportation, and society at large.

In response to these scientific and technological imperatives, as well as the widely acknowledged shortage of highly skilled data scientists and analysts, the Big Data Analytics Center (BIDAC) has been established as an interdisciplinary hub. The center’s mission is to cultivate a new generation of researchers and scientists proficient in big data analytics, ensuring that the UAE remains at the forefront of innovation while advancing national priorities and societal well-being.