Abu Dhabi Hosts First-Ever Mobile Developers Week in 2025
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– Abu Dhabi will host the inaugural Mobile Developers Week from December 13-15, 2025, uniting leading Android and iOS developer communities at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center.
– The event is supported by strategic partners including the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau, ensuring global visibility and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a tech and tourism hub.
– It features four dedicated stages covering GovAI Summit, NextPlay Arena, Droidcon, and Swift Heroes, addressing key mobile ecosystem challenges and opportunities.
– The mobile economy generated $6.5 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach nearly $11 trillion by 2030, with 98% of app revenue coming from advertising and in-app purchases.
– The conference will host over 60 speakers and 2,500 visitors, aligning with UAE’s goal to increase the digital economy’s contribution to non-oil GDP from 12% to 20% by 2030.
Abu Dhabi is poised to host the very first Mobile Developers Week from December 13 to 15, 2025, a landmark event that underscores the UAE’s expanding influence in the global mobile technology arena. Organized by OMNES Technologies, this gathering will bring together two of the world’s most prominent developer communities, droidcon and Swift Heroes, under a single roof at the prestigious Abu Dhabi Energy Center.
The event enjoys robust backing from the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau, which serves as the Strategic Partner for Destination and Culture. Additional support comes from a consortium of partners including Azure Group, OMNES Media, OMNES Influencers, Advert on Click, and Media Observer. This collaborative effort aims to amplify international attention while strengthening Abu Dhabi’s reputation as both a technological frontrunner and a premier destination for business tourism.
This initiative arrives amid a period of remarkable growth in the UAE’s digital economy. Tech investments are forecast to jump by 145% this year, reaching $313.5 million, while the nation’s IT services market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%, hitting $73.49 billion by 2030. Mobile Developers Week will feature four specialized stages: the GovAI Summit, NextPlay Arena, Droidcon, and Swift Heroes, each addressing pivotal challenges and emerging opportunities across the mobile landscape.
On a global scale, the mobile economy contributed $6.5 trillion in 2024, accounting for 5.8% of worldwide GDP, with projections suggesting it could approach $11 trillion by the end of the decade. With more than 94% of internet users actively engaging with mobile applications and global user numbers expected to hit 7.49 billion next year, the timing of this event could hardly be more relevant.
Fahed Aldeeb, Founder and CEO of OMNES Technologies, emphasized the event’s role as a catalyst for digital innovation. He pointed out that advertising and in-app purchases drive 98% of mobile app revenue, which totaled $344 billion, opening doors for new cross-platform strategies and monetization models.
Over the course of three days, the conference will welcome more than 60 speakers from around the region and the world, attract over 2,500 attendees, and showcase live app launches, startup pitch sessions, and dedicated networking zones. This effort supports the UAE’s national objective of increasing the digital economy’s share of non-oil GDP from 12% to 20% by 2030.
By uniting developers, entrepreneurs, and investors, Abu Dhabi’s Mobile Developers Week is positioned to become a cornerstone event for collaboration and innovation in mobile technology worldwide.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
