Dubai – Gitex Global provided a unique international opportunity for tech companies of all sizes the chance to reconnect in person, with over 3,500 participating exhibitors in attendance from 140 countries
The 41st edition of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) technology showcase delivered an internatonally unsurpassed tech spectacle, serving as a global super-connector and driver of unique business opportunities through mass networking. — Supplied photo
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Published: Sat 23 Oct 2021, 5:23 PM
Technology industry heavyweights have praised the role that Gitex Global x Ai Everything 2021 has played in delivering an unrivalled platform for the digital economy, and for creating the world’s largest in-person technology marketplace by achieving pre-pandemic levels of attendance.
The 41st edition of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) technology showcase delivered an internatonally unsurpassed tech spectacle, serving as a global super-connector and driver of unique business opportunities through mass networking.
Gitex Global provided a unique international opportunity for tech companies of all sizes the chance to reconnect in person, with over 3,500 participating exhibitors — including 600 startups and over 120 government entities — in attendance from 140 countries.
As startups across the world redefine their approach to sustainability, DWTC announced that Gitex Future Stars, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading startup event, is being rebranded to North Star Dubai in a bid to put sustainability and delivering technology for good at the core of their strategy.
A wide range of announcements covering tech partnerships, ventures and accomplishments were made at Gitex Global, including Dubai Digital Authority’s announcement that the Dubai Paperless Strategy has accomplished 98.86 per cent of its objectives, which entail 43 government entities going entirely paperless.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority unveiled technology that uses AI to ensure safer cycling tracks, while the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority announced partnerships with Huawei and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to drive its digital ambitions.
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, signed a partnership with AWS to provide tech startups with support to build scalable and secure cloud-based services that accelerate their growth.
Azimut, in partnership with Gellify Middle East, launched a Mena-focused VC Fund aiming at raising $50 million in capital for Smart City, healthcare, digital commerce, fintech, Industry 4.0 and tourism startups.
Fida Kibbi, vice-president and head of Marketing, Communications and Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility at Ericsson Middle East & Africa, said this year’s edition of Gitex Global has been remarkable.
“With travel restrictions easing globally, we have seen a large number of industry leaders from around the world showcasing the latest innovations in 5G, AI, and immersive technologies, paving the way for innovation in the Middle East. With the array of safety measures in place at Gitex, we have been able to productively interact with our visitors and seamlessly conduct a variety of immersive demonstrations at our stand,” Kibbi said.
Inass Faroukh, marketing director, Microsoft UAE, pointed to how this year’s event had rejuvenated the industry.
She said there is a genuine feeling of joy and rejuvenation to once again …….
Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/tech/tech-industry-applauds-worlds-biggest-showcase-of-innovation