Maktoum bin Mohammed inaugurates the largest session in the history of "GITEX Global"
H.H. 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 42nd edition, which is the largest in the history of the exhibition, with the participation of 5,000 companies from more than 90 countries, and its activities will be held from 10 to 14 October 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 the event as 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 their products.
His Highness affirmed that Dubai, 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, will remain the main technology center 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 35 companies. The value of each of them 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 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 technical infrastructure that is among the best in the world, and solid partnerships with the largest technology makers 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.”
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 overcome what Facing challenges and reaching the desired future, Dubai maintains its position as a pivotal center for innovation and the ideal starting point for anyone who seeks success and excellence.
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 global leader in the field of information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices, which constitutes Her participation this year is the largest 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, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai was briefed on the latest technologies provided 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 An infrastructure solution that enables organizations to enhance teamwork, collaboration, and decision-making with the latest tools.
His Highness, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited the global platform of the company "Oracle" 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& (Etisalat) stand, 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 participation to introduce the 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 the e&universe metaverse, where GITEX Global will witness the launch of the first phase within a roadmap developed by the group and will be implemented successively to provide users with interactive features and features that elevate their experiences in the metaverse world to a whole new level. .
His Highness also watched a model of an environmentally friendly electric vehicle that uses self-driving technology and bio-tracking in order to create a world free of accidents, emissions and congestion, as this vehicle supports the objectives of the Dubai 2030 strategy for smart self-driving mobility.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was accompanied during the tour by Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Talal Belhoul Al Falasi, Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and Digital Government, and Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, Chief of Cyber Security for the UAE Government. and 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.
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 that has been fully leased, while the exhibition is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors from 170 countries around the world.
GITEX 3.0 includes the launch of seven technical events covering various global digital trends, namely: “North Star Dubai”, the event that forms a link that connects 1000 startup companies with 600 investment entities, “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.
Exhibitors at the 42nd GITEX Global include a number of the world's most innovative technology organizations including Microsoft, IBM, Dell Technologies, Ericsson, Avaya, Honeywell, and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and Cisco.
The event will also feature Emirati companies looking to accelerate their digital initiatives, including Emirates NBD and telecom giant e&.
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, the Dubai Digital Authority, and the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority.
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