Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, officially inaugurated GITEX GLOBAL. The event took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on October 16, 2023, and was attended by a host of dignitaries and tech industry leaders.
Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy of Dubai, setting the stage for a week filled with groundbreaking innovations and global tech collaborations. In his opening remarks, Sheikh Mohammed emphasised the event’s significance, underlining its status as one of the world’s premier gatherings for technology professionals.
“For over four decades, the UAE has been at the forefront of bringing together the world’s brightest minds and innovators, fostering a shared vision for the future of technology. This dialogue has not only produced strategies and insights but has also forged vital partnerships that have significantly advanced technology, enhancing the quality of human life,” he said.
The UAE, under the visionary leadership of Sheikh Mohammed, continues to lead proactively in building a promising future across various economic sectors. This year’s GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai is hosting an impressive 6,000 exhibitors from 180 nations, all engaged in dialogues aimed at shaping the industry’s transformative path forward. The remarkable growth in participation underscores the world’s growing confidence in Dubai as a pivotal hub for the technology industry, not just today but for the future.
The event, which runs until October 20, 2023, has once again reached full capacity at DWTC, hosting an impressive 180,000 tech executives from 180 countries. It’s not just about quantity, though; the quality of discussions and innovations on display are bound to chart the course of the tech industry for years to come.
In his tour of the exhibition, Sheikh Mohammed explored various stands, including those of major tech players like Etisalat, Huawei, Beyon, Salesforce, G42, Microsoft, and IBM. His interaction with leading figures in the technology field underlines the importance of GITEX GLOBAL as a platform for learning about and showcasing cutting-edge tech products and services.
With 2.7 million square feet of exhibition space, a 40 percent increase over the previous year, GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star are showcasing the latest trends in AI, cloud computing, Web 3.0, cybersecurity, climate technology, urbanism, and more.
This year’s event also features AI Everything, Global DevSlam, and GITEX Cyber Valley, addressing the challenges and opportunities of protecting digital assets and infrastructure in the age of AI.
GITEX GLOBAL 2023 will continue to welcome some of the biggest names in tech, including Dell Technologies, e&, Google, Huawei, HP, IBM, Microsoft, and Tonomus. The event also introduces newcomers like Salesforce, Broadcom, Beyon, and Deloitte.
The grand inauguration of GITEX GLOBAL 2023 underscores Dubai and the UAE’s unwavering commitment to technology innovation, progress, and international collaboration in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As the event unfolds, the world eagerly anticipates the groundbreaking innovations and partnerships that will shape the future of technology and improve the quality of human life.
