Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) started the implementation of an AI-powered tool, GitHub Copilot for Business, which is expected to revolutionise operations within the UAE lender, according to a press release.
GitHub Copilot aims to improve productivity and efficiency by harnessing generative AI capabilities in code generation, error identification, and optimisation recommendations in different business functions.
Meanwhile, ADIB Digital Factory conducted a test implementation that included nearly 10 engineers, where the initial findings indicated a 24% surge in team productivity. ADIB noted that the innovative technology tool will be “a game-changing solution, empowering IT teams to streamline their workflows by harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence.”
The bank further stated: “These results underscore the transformative potential of GitHub Copilot in augmenting the efficiency and effectiveness of software engineering tasks within ADIB's digital ecosystem.”
In the first nine months (9M) of 2023, ADIB achieved net profits worth AED 3.75 billion, while its total operating income reached AED 6.69 billion.
