Sheikh Mohammed Opens Gitex Global 2025, Highlights UAE’s Tech Progress
▼ Summary
– Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opened Gitex Global 2025, the world’s largest technology and AI showcase, running until October 17 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
– He affirmed the UAE’s commitment to adopting AI and modern technologies to build a digital economy, aiming for AED100 billion annual contribution from digital transformation to Dubai’s economy by 2033.
– The event hosts over 6,800 tech companies and 2,000 startups from 180 countries, serving as a global hub for partnerships and accelerating digital transformation.
– Sheikh Mohammed toured pavilions of companies like AWS, Huawei, and Microsoft, viewing innovations in AI, cloud computing, and sustainability solutions, including flying cars and AI-powered vehicles.
– Gitex Global 2025 focuses on AI infrastructure, policy dialogue, and cross-sector collaboration to drive sustainable digital growth and support UAE strategies like Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
Gitex Global 2025, the planet’s premier technology and artificial intelligence exhibition, officially commenced this week under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai inaugurated the event at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where it will continue its run. During the opening, Sheikh Mohammed underscored the nation’s steadfast commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to construct a robust digital economy.
He articulated a clear vision for the nation’s technological trajectory, stating, “We want the UAE to be a global model in building an integrated digital economy driven by innovation, knowledge and artificial intelligence.” He further detailed ambitious economic targets, revealing, “In Dubai, we have an ambitious vision to raise the annual contribution of digital transformation to the emirate’s economy to AED100 billion by 2033, and we are moving confidently towards achieving this goal.”
The scale of the event underscores its global significance. Sheikh Mohammed welcomed a vast assembly of tech pioneers, noting the participation of thousands of companies and startups from nearly every corner of the world. He described Gitex as having evolved into something far greater than a simple conference. “It has become a global movement that reflects the UAE’s determination to lead change, turn challenges into opportunities and create strategic partnerships that strengthen our position as a central hub of the global digital economy,” he affirmed.
Accompanied by a high-level delegation, Sheikh Mohammed embarked on a comprehensive tour of the exhibition grounds. He explored numerous pavilions featuring groundbreaking global innovations in fields like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and quantum computing. Major international firms such as Amazon Web Services, e&, G42, Huawei, IBM, Microsoft, and Oracle were among those presenting their latest contributions to the digital transformation of various industries.
His tour included key stops at several prominent international and national displays. At the European Innovation Council pavilion, he received briefings on fifteen leading innovation-driven companies seeking new partnerships. He also visited the exhibits of technology giants like Cisco Systems, Huawei, and Siemens, where he was introduced to advanced solutions in AI, digital transformation, and sustainability that are actively reshaping industrial futures.
The exploration of future technologies continued at the e& pavilion, which showcased forward-thinking concepts including flying cars, electric air taxis, and AI-powered autonomous vehicles and robotics. Additionally, visits to the pavilions of Dubai’s General Directorate for Identity and Foreigners Affairs and the Community Development Authority highlighted innovative, AI-driven smart solutions. These technologies are designed to enhance service quality and solidify Dubai’s reputation as one of the world’s smartest and most inclusive urban centers.
Celebrating its 45th year, Gitex Global 2025 is strategically focused on AI infrastructure development, accelerating worldwide innovation, and fostering international policy dialogues. The event provides a comprehensive agenda of conferences and expert discussions, creating a vital platform for cross-sector collaboration. It empowers decision-makers, drives technological advancement, and fosters sustainable digital growth on a global scale.
The exhibition acts as a powerful catalyst, uniting government bodies, innovation hubs, and startups as they present the newest AI-powered services. This collective effort is crucial for enhancing economic diversification and reinforcing the UAE’s competitive standing in the international arena. By bringing together government entities, industry titans, investors, and entrepreneurs, the event is actively paving the way for the next decade of digital transformation. It highlights technology’s profound role in driving economic and social progress, directly supporting pivotal national and local strategies such as the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the UAE Vision 2031.
(Source: Economy Middle East)
