His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, said that «Dubai will always be the land of opportunity and the destination of every researcher for success and excellence», adding that «who owns the technology today has the ownership of success tomorrow, and we are in our race against time And our march towards the summit take the reasons, and not only to monitor the development around us in all areas, but participate in making it ».

His Highness said that the exhibition industry in Dubai has undergone a great development from a space to provide platforms to introduce new and promote products, to creative arenas to meet ideas, exchange experiences and discover opportunities.

This came during the inauguration of the 39th edition of GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK 2019 and the fourth edition of GITEX Future Stars with the participation of 4500 companies from 100 countries.

Continuous evolution

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, inaugurated the 39th edition of GITEX Technology Week 2019 and the fourth edition of GITEX Future Stars, with the participation of 4500 companies from 100 countries and a number of leaders. Global and government officials, experts, specialists and innovators in the ICT industry.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, expressed his admiration for the continuous development of the event, which is unique in its position as the most important gathering of technology makers and developers in the region, and one of the most important global events related to modern technologies with all their value, as a locomotive for development and the main driver of human development.

`` The exhibition industry in Dubai has undergone a major development from a space to introduce new platforms and promote products, to creative arenas for meeting ideas, sharing experiences and discovering opportunities, and an environment in which visions interact to find solutions that help people face challenges in all fields. ''

new Horizons

His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai welcomed thousands of companies from all over the world. "The participation of thousands of companies and the keenness of the biggest international names in the field of technology and information technology to attend this event and attracting many companies from countries that exist for the first time open to us and the world “Our partnerships with the world's leading technology developers are a guarantee that will enhance our strategic goals to position Dubai and the UAE as a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” he added.

His Highness stressed that the allocation of «Future Stars» exhibition for the sector of small and medium enterprises working in various technical fields, confirms the growing value of the event as a platform with a positive impact tangible through the contribution of the exhibition as a link between entrepreneurs and investors concerned with the technology sector, and enhances its growth opportunities by providing important opportunities For these companies to access capital that enables them to grow to continue their ambitions and achieve their goals, which reflects positively on the capabilities of the sector in general.

Take the lead

His Highness said, in tweets on «Twitter» yesterday, that «who owns the technology today has the lead tomorrow, and we in our race against time and march towards the summit take the reasons, and not only monitor the development around us in all areas, but participate in making it, We are keen to employ its data, and reap the benefits and harnessed to serve the community and ensure the happiness of its members ».

He added: “Today we opened GITEX at its 39th edition, and saw technologies that will reshape life as we know it. About 4,500 companies from nearly 100 countries with the world's biggest names participating in the formation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution gathered in Dubai to explore more opportunities for cooperation and to provide solutions that serve man. And contribute to his happiness ».

“GITEX Stars of the Future is an event that opens the door to the rising aspirations of hundreds of technology giants in the world, and helps more than 750 startups specialized in the fields of technology to meet more than 1500 investors. Success and Excellence ».

a tour

His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai, accompanied by the President of the Federal National Council, Dr. Amal Al-Qubaisi, and a number of directors of government departments and officials, toured the exhibition, which includes more than 4500 companies from more than 100 countries in 24 technical sectors, and 100,000 technical experts In addition, government agencies and private institutions specializing in information technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, cloud computing, 5G technology, and other new technologies.

During the tour, he was introduced to the main components of GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK and the accompanying GITEX FUTURE STAR EXHIBITION from 6 to 10 October under the theme “Synergy of Minds and the Economy of Technology”. Human creativity, while GITEX Future Stars, at its fourth edition, will strengthen its position as a leading global platform for technology and emerging technology leaders. More than 750 startups will have the opportunity to meet more than 1,500 investors and corporate buyers.

Visit

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum began his tour of the exhibition by visiting the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) platform, where he was briefed on the company's services and the latest technologies of the fifth generation and applications supporting digital transformation and innovation across all sectors, most notably transport and retail sector. Healthcare, manufacturing, aviation, oil and gas.

His Highness was briefed by Cisco officials on the technologies offered by the company in the field of “continuous mobility”, which aims to provide transport users with more information and modern services to keep pace with their aspirations. Teachers and improve student abilities.

His Highness visited the AVIA platform, where he held a video call with students of Rashid Center for People of Determination. He then went to the Ericsson platform and was briefed on the company's initiatives and the latest technological innovations using 5G technology and its role in enhancing personal experiences and improving competencies. Industrial and construction of future connected cities.

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His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai inspected Huawei 's global platform and briefed its officials on the company's projects in the field of digital transformation and to benefit from modern innovations and revolutionary technologies such as the fifth generation and artificial intelligence, and the company's initiatives for joint cooperation between all parties concerned from the public and private sectors.

His Highness visited the du platform where he was briefed on the latest technologies developed by the company in the field of information and communications technology aimed at promoting digital transformation in the country. He also visited the STC platform and was introduced to its latest projects in the field of digital security and services. Smart.

He also visited the GITEX Future Stars 2019 pavilion and visited the platforms of Sharjah Businesswomen Council, Department of Health Abu Dhabi, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Expo 2020 platform, Japan platform and Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's visit included inspecting Epson's global platform where he was introduced to the smart solutions offered by the company in the fields of education, entertainment and other industrial and commercial fields. Among them are Oracle, which presents its latest cloud computing projects, and Microsoft, which is presenting at GITEX this year its latest solutions in the field of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, information security, in addition to Intel Corporation. Specialized in the manufacture of chips and key programming Resorted computer, and my company «Saab» and «Dell».

Crown Prince of Dubai:

"Who owns the technology today has the success tomorrow."

«In our race against time and our march towards the summit we take the reasons, not only monitor the evolution around us, but participate in making it».

"Customizing the Future Stars Exhibition for SMEs underlines the growing value of the event."

Miscellaneous events

GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK will feature a variety of events that will showcase the next generation of technologies, such as Virgin Hyper Lube One, which offers a 1200 km / h hyperloop train that helps travel. GITEX Lifestyle Technologies will include products from Samsung and Insta360 for the first time.

Renowned expert Bozuma St John, Chief Marketing Officer, will join a list of pioneers of transformation, such as the founder of Souq.com, Ronaldo Mashhoor, the leading global artificial intelligence expert, chairman and chief scientist of Cingolarte Studio, CEO and founder of Cingolarte Foundation. Net, Dr. Ben Gurtzel.

GITEX will include a live interview on the stage with the renowned irregularity detector, who has been featured in the iconic HBO documentary, the blood-seeker in Silicon Valley, Tyler Schultz, who will share his own story “The Collapse of Elizabeth Holmes,” and the startup company “Theranos”. For blood tests, estimated at $ 10 billion.