GITEX GLOBAL 2024 concluded on Friday, showcasing artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative force driving business and economic growth. The event drew a record-breaking 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors, alongside government representatives from over 180 countries, further establishing Dubai as a global technology hub.
Under the theme “Global Collaboration to Forge a Future AI Economy,” the 44th edition of GITEX GLOBAL reinforced AI’s pivotal role in reshaping industries. The five-day event set new benchmarks in innovation, unveiling Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and strategic agreements aimed at propelling the global AI market towards an estimated value of USD $1,339.1 billion by 2030.
Notable tech giants such as Oracle, Dell Technologies, and Microsoft leveraged the event to announce new AI, cloud, and cybersecurity innovations. Oracle showcased collaborations with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment and Mashreq Bank, further demonstrating the importance of GITEX GLOBAL as a platform for digital transformation.
Cybersecurity was a major focus, emphasising the need for robust digital infrastructure in an era of evolving threats. Discussions on next-generation AI innovations in sectors like autonomous vehicles and healthcare underscored the technology’s potential to reshape global industries.
Looking ahead, GITEX GLOBAL will return from 13-17 October 2025, while its expanding global portfolio, including GITEX AFRICA and GITEX ASIA, will continue driving technological collaboration across regions.
The event, now cemented as the world’s largest tech gathering, is expected to further accelerate AI adoption and digital transformation globally.
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