The largest session in the history of “GITEX Global” was opened with the participation of 5,000 companies from 90 countries
Maktoum bin Mohammed: Dubai does not wait for tomorrow, but contributes to making it today
Maktoum bin Mohammed during the inauguration of "GITEX Global".
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His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, said that "Dubai will remain, under the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the main center for technology in the region." His Highness added that “GITEX Global 2022, in its 42nd edition, returns this year with the latest innovations and ideas that improve human life, and from it launch new possibilities for development and digital transformation.
Dubai does not wait for tomorrow, but contributes to making it today.”
His Highness' statements came during his opening yesterday of "GITEX Global 2022", as part of its forty-second session, which is the largest in the history of the exhibition, with the participation of 5,000 companies from more than 90 countries.
The opening of the exhibition
In detail, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, inaugurated GITEX Global 2022, the largest technology event in the world, within its forty-second session, which is the largest in the history of the exhibition, with the participation of 5000 A company from more than 90 countries, and its activities will be held from October 10 to 14, in the halls of the Dubai World Trade Center.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum welcomed the exhibitors and participants who represent major international companies specialized in the field of information and communications technology and technology makers from around the world, as well as entrepreneurs and companies operating in this sector of all sizes and specializations, who see in the event a great opportunity for growth. And development through dialogue and exploring opportunities for partnership and cooperation among them, as well as discovering new markets for its products.
His Highness stressed that "Dubai will remain, under the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the main center for technology in the region, which is evidenced by the qualitative participation that includes the largest international names in the field of information technology, in addition to To 35 start-up companies, the value of which exceeds one billion dollars, in confirmation of Dubai’s global position in this field, and the keenness of those concerned with communications and information technology to attend this meeting that brings together industry leaders from around the world.
His Highness said: “Dubai has realized decades ago that the leadership of the future will be for those who own the technology.
Thanks to this vision, Dubai today has a technology infrastructure that is among the best in the world, and solid partnerships with the largest technology manufacturers are keen to document and develop it.
We have clear goals set by the wise leadership, and we are working to achieve them through a system that employs the latest and most effective technologies. We also seek to confirm Dubai’s support for the global technology sector and its role in shaping the features of the future.”
Empowering minds
His Highness pointed out that "Dubai spares no effort in creating all conditions to enable minds and talents from around the world and within various disciplines, including the technological field, to discover new opportunities for growth and development, and to launch ideas and visions that would serve the developmental goals of societies, and enable them to Overcoming the challenges it faces and reaching the desired future, so that Dubai maintains its position as a pivotal center for innovation and the ideal starting point for everyone who seeks success and excellence.”
His Highness said in a tweet on Twitter yesterday: "I opened the 42nd edition of (GITEX Global 2022), which receives leading technology companies that shape the future of the world.
The exhibition returns this year with the latest innovations and ideas that improve human life, and from it new possibilities for development and digital transformation are launched.
Dubai does not wait for tomorrow, but contributes to making it today.”
Exhibition tour
During a tour of the exhibition, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stopped at the pavilions and platforms of a number of major international companies participating in this session. His Highness visited the Huawei platform, the leading global company in the field of information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices, which Her participation this year constitutes her largest participation in the history of the global event since its launch.
His Highness listened to an explanation about the most prominent modern technologies that the global company offers, through which it aims to enhance its presence in the region’s markets, and the latest products, comprehensive solutions and technologies it provides to help governments and institutions accelerate the pace of digital transformation, as the company focuses through its participation on areas Artificial Intelligence, Digital Energy, Cloud Computing, 5G Communications, Cyber Security, and Industrial Applications in the Metaverse World.
During the visit, His Highness was briefed on the latest technologies offered by the global company "Lenovo" for technology and computers, and His Highness listened to an explanation from the company's officials about the smart technologies it offers that help individuals and companies to excel in performance and the use of big data, through a wide range of Infrastructure solutions that enable organizations to enhance teamwork, collaboration, and decision-making with the latest tools.
cloud apps
His Highness, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited the global Oracle platform specialized in the field of cloud applications and electronic infrastructure, where His Highness was briefed on the company's solutions for managing databases in a smooth and systematic way, using different programming languages, and what the company offers. The company offers solutions for programmers wishing to build their applications based on the Oracle database to improve productivity and speed in completing tasks and work.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also stopped at the E&E telecommunications company's pavilion, where His Highness listened to an explanation of the technologies offered by the group during its participation in the largest technical gathering in the world, and what it seeks during the participation to introduce digital capabilities That will contribute to shaping the future of vital sectors such as mobility, healthcare, robotics, financial technology, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, and other fields.
His Highness was briefed on the company’s plans and projects aimed at keeping pace with global technological development, including the launch of “metaverse e&universe”, where the “GITEX Global” exhibition will witness the launch of the first phase within a roadmap developed by the group, and it will be implemented successively to provide users with interactive features and features that elevate their experiences in The world of metaphysics to a whole new level.
Eco-friendly vehicle
His Highness also watched a model of an environmentally friendly electric vehicle that uses self-driving technology and biometric tracking, with the aim of creating a world free of accidents, emissions and congestion, as this vehicle supports the goals of the Dubai 2030 Strategy for Smart Self-Driving Mobility.
100 thousand visitors
GITEX Global occupies 26 exhibition halls in the Dubai World Trade Center, with a total area of two million square feet in the Dubai World Trade Center, which has been fully leased, while the exhibition is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors from 170 countries around the world. the scientist.
“GITEX 3.0” includes the launch of seven technical events that include various global digital trends, namely: “North Star Dubai”, the event that forms a link that connects 1000 startup companies with 600 investment agencies, “Fintech Surge” and “Artificial Intelligence in Everything”. The Future of Blockchain Summit and MarketingMine, in addition to the launch of two new events this year, “Global Dive Slam” and “X-Verse”.
international institutions
Exhibitors at the 42nd edition of GITEX Global include a number of the world's leading innovative technology organizations, including Microsoft, IBM, Dell Technologies, Ericsson, Avaya, Honeywell, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, and Cisco.
The event will also witness the participation of Emirati companies looking to accelerate their digital initiatives, including Emirates NBD and E&Etisalat.
GITEX Global provides an ideal platform that allows 250 government entities to showcase their latest initiatives to lead public-private partnerships and launch strategic digital projects, including the Dubai Water and Electricity Authority, the Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Police, Dubai Digital Authority, and Abu Dhabi Digital Authority.
"X-Verse" and "Global Dev Slam"
This year, GITEX Global 2022 will witness the launch of two completely new events, “X-Verse” and “Global DevSlam”, where “X-Verse” is organized under the auspices of the “TMRW” Foundation and in cooperation with “Dicentra Land”, which is the largest trip It immerses the world in the field of “Metaverse” and “Web 3.0”, includes 28 brands, and provides exceptional experiences in terms of transformations and the most anticipated industrial applications through “Metaverse”.
As for Global DevSlam, whose spaces have been sold out, it is considered the largest forum for developers and programmers in the Middle East and Africa, and includes the Pycon MEA, which brings together the largest number of pioneers of Python language professionals, and the event will also witness The launch of the largest hackathon in the world, in addition to accredited workshops in the fields of programming and coding.
Attending the tour
During the tour, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was accompanied by Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, and Talal Belhoul Al Falasi, Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and Digital Government, and Chief of Cyber Security for the UAE Government. Dr. Muhammad Al-Kuwaiti, Director General of the Dubai World Trade Center Authority, Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, Hilal Saeed Al Marri, and a number of senior officials.
Deputy Ruler of Dubai:
"Dubai, under the vision of Mohammed bin Rashid, will remain the main technology center in the region."
"Dubai has realized decades ago that the leadership of the future will be for those who own the technology."
"We seek to confirm Dubai's support for the global technology sector, and its role in shaping the features of the future."
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