Dubai branded fonts to be developed with Microsoft

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Dubai branded fonts to be developed with Microsoft HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has directed the General Secretariat of the Council to work on designs for a package of electronic fonts under the collective name of Dubai. State news agency WAM reported, that the development of the package will be the first phase of the initiative to include the distinctive fonts of the Emirate of Dubai in both Arabic and English, and in line with the latest international standards for fonts used in the field of information technology. Sheikh Hamdan said, “The Emirate of Dubai, as usual, and with its ongoing efforts to occupy the top rank internationally in various areas, will create a new and memorable imprint in the digital world through this initiative, which is in line with its clear strategy based on a solid foundation in a move designed to reflect the vision of our wise leadership to achieve leadership and innovation.” This project is one of Dubai’s initiatives for 2016 which will support the national strategy for innovation, launched by Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. A memorandum of understanding, MoU, has been signed by Abdullah Al Shaibani, the Secretary-General of the Executive Council, Dubai with Satya Nadella, Chief Executive Officer of the Microsoft Corporation, under which terms Microsoft will provide the necessary technical support for the design and issuance of the Dubai Font. The font will be the first of its kind to be developed with the Microsoft Corp which promotes a city and bears its name. news@7days.ae Read the original story at: Dubai branded fonts to be developed with Microsoft