Sheikh Mohammed: Gitex Showcases Dubai’s Rapid Growth in Technology and Innovation
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, confirmed on Sunday that Gitex has become a group of exhibitions dedicated to technology and emerging companies. at the same speed.
In a tweet by Sheikh Mohammed on Platform X, “The UAE is hosting Gitex Global this week, one of the world’s largest technology fairs. Gitex has become a group of exhibitions dedicated to technology, start-ups, AI, smart mobility, cyber-security etc. More than 180,000 professionals from more than 180 countries participate.
“Technology is growing fast and Dubai is growing with it, because we have been betting from the beginning to keep up with the world’s technological leap. Today, Dubai leads the world in contributing to these changes,” he added.
On the other hand, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Dubai Governing Council, visited the World Expand North Star 2024 exhibition today. Biggest super connect event for startups and investors. Organized by the Dubai World Trade Center and hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the exhibition will take place from October 13 to 16 at Dubai Harbour.
Sheikh Hamdan visited the expo, which brought together 70,000 professionals, 1,800 startups from over 100 countries and 1,200 investors managing over a trillion dollars in assets. He reviewed the offerings of the 400 AI companies participating in the event and explored innovative solutions that support digital ecosystems and technology infrastructure.
Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the unique platform the event provides for startups, investors and technology leaders to explore growth opportunities in Dubai and contribute to shaping the future of the digital economy. He noted that co-hosting the event with Gitex reinforces Dubai’s importance in the global technology entrepreneurship and investment sector. This elevates the UAE’s position as a hub for innovation and future industries, as well as a magnet for leading companies, talent and investors in the technology sector.
In its 44th edition, Gitex, the world’s largest technology and startup hub, takes center stage to reinvent the world’s digital economy and AI ecosystem this year.
A similar international exhibition will be more impactful this time around, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) from October 14 to 18, offering a comprehensive program of events that will place AI at the center of the world. .