Microsoft's Windows 10: 'Free' in Dubai on July 29

Microsoft has officially announced that it is planning a worldwide celebration as part of its plans to launch Windows 10 on July 29.

Global launch celebrations for Windows fans include a global fan celebrations, a new global advertising campaign, and a new year-long initiative to “celebrate people and organizations making a difference around the world".

Microsoft has selected 13 cities around the world for the global fan celebrations and Dubai will be one of them.

The others include Sydney, Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, New Delhi, Nairobi, Berlin, Johannesburg, Madrid, London, São Paulo, and New York City.

“Windows fans have helped shape Windows 10 with 5 million Windows Insiders providing valuable feedback.

"The Windows Insiders will be the first to receive Windows 10 and are invited to join the Windows 10 fan celebrations,” said the Microsoft announcement.

Windows 10 will be available for the first time as a free upgrade to existing Windows customers.

“Windows 10 was built to empower people to do great things. We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of Windows 10 with our fans,” said Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate Vice-President of Windows and Devices Marketing at Microsoft.

“We’ll mark the launch of Windows 10 by celebrating the people and organizations that upgrade the world every day – and   by helping them do more in their communities.”

Microsoft has roped in retailers worldwide to introduce programmes to help people easily upgrade.

“Tech Bench services will provide support for those upgrading to Windows 10, data migration services to help people move files from old PCs to new PCs, and experience stations where people can try out Windows 10,” it said.