DUBAI’S GITEX GLOBAL 2022 – A SUPER TECH SUCCESS

GITEX GLOBAL 2022, the largest ever edition featured over 5,000 exhibiting companies from 90 countries to explore and experiment in a decentralized future of the internet and a sustainable global digital economy, spanned  two million sq. ft. of exhibition space, equivalent to the scale of 33 football fields, a major 25 percent year-on-year increase. The organizers said 52 per cent of exhibitors were new to Gitex, including global tech companies AMD, Tencent, and ByteDance, choosing the show and the UAE as the first-choice partner in their market access strategies and start-ups showcased amazing cutting edge applications in the metaverse, AI, Web 3.0, blockchain, 6G, cloud computing, fintech, and big data.

GITEX GLOBAL 2022 is known as the GITEX 3.0 edition, across seven themes: North Star Dubai start-ups, Ai Everything, Future Blockchain Summit in association with VARA, Fintech Surge, Marketing Mania and two new launches of GLOBAL DevSlam and X-VERSE.

At Thes GITEX GLOBAL 2022 event, North Star hosted the biggest Unicorn meetup, saw 35 Unicorns meetup from 15 countries, the biggest in Dubai, to explore new synergies, collaborations and opportunities and expand in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions and markets. The five-day event’s From 10-14 October 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, saw record size and continued expansion mirroring the ambitions of the UAE and region’s digital transformation movement, as government initiatives such as the National Program for Coders, the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, and Next GenFDI propels the UAE to the forefront of the global digital economy.  

The GITEX GLOBAL 2022 edition was such a mega success, more than 138,000 people visited the five-day fair from 170 countries, with 40% share of international attendees, a big jump surpassing previous editions reflecting the truly global stature of the event. Even in terms of its scale, networking, with a long lasting economic impact, creating Dubai as a super tech hub and aiming to drive the future world’s tech innovations and disruptions, that it was rated as the ‘World’s best large-scale exhibition of any industry’ according to GRS, an independent event’ industry research consultancy. GITEX wowed and stunned the world with the year’s biggest and most immersive metaverse experience across multiple sectors, from music, fashion, sports, to lifestyle, and business.

HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation visited GITEX GLOBAL 2022, the global technology show and said the journey to the future starts in Dubai, seconded the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, of developing “the world’s largest tech show”.

The event signifies Dubai’s position at the forefront of accelerating growth, innovation and value creation in the global technology industry.

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed said, “The record global participation in the 42nd edition of the event reflects Dubai’s profile as a hub for innovation, knowledge sharing, enterprise and networking in the international technology industry, a position it has built through focused investments over the last few decades. Dubai’s leadership recognized very early that technological advancement will determine leadership and competitiveness in the future. Aligned with this vision, Dubai developed a technological infrastructure that rivals the best in the world and built strong partnerships with companies at the forefront of innovation in the sector to catalyze development.”

“The largest-ever GITEX GLOBAL signifies Dubai’s position at the forefront of ushering in a new wave of innovation and value creation in the sector. This year’s edition features a vast diversity of expertise, which represents not only the global industry’s current dynamism but also its future potential. The strong response the event has drawn from the international technology community also points to Dubai’s emergence as a city that is vital to shaping the future of the industry,” His Highness added.

Sheikh Hamdan toured the show and was amazed at the hi-tech innovations, impactful designs, from cutting edge emerging technologies from cybersecurity to AI, 5G, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, cyber security, FinTech, blockchain, data analytics and smart cities, drones, autonomous taxis to state-of-the-art robots.

Sheikh Hamdan said “The event’s largest edition saw 5,000 exhibitors, of which 1,400 were new, and 138,000-plus visitors,” “Bright minds gathered in Dubai, where the journey to the future begins.”

Sheikh Hamdan wants Dubai to be a knowledge-based economy and lead the charge into the future and the need to invest in the “most important wealth” of data to thrive on the global stage with UAE taking the lead as an emerging role in shaping the society of tomorrow.

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance officially opened GITEX GLOBAL 2022, the world’s largest technology show at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, highlighted the reality of what the event meant for the city. He said in a Twitter post: “The biggest ever edition of GITEX GLOBAL 2022 places Dubai at the vanguard of cities, opening new horizons for innovation and shaping the future of technology.”

According to HH Sheikh Mohammed, GITEX “reflects the UAE’s emerging role in shaping the world’s future and generating new opportunities for advancing sustainable development in both the region and across the world”.

Sheikh Mohammed said “The biggest ever edition of Gitex Global places Dubai at the vanguard of cities opening new horizons for innovation and shaping the future of technology.”

“Dubai will continue to be a city where the world’s brightest minds converge to explore new possibilities and build a brighter tomorrow. We have established strong partnerships with leading global technology companies spearheading innovation worldwide to make our vision a reality. The global entrepreneurial success stories that have emerged from Dubai demonstrate its ability to provide a fertile ground for technology innovators to transform their promising ideas into reality. Dubai will continue to adopt the latest technological advances to further its vision and strategy to enhance human happiness and well-being.”

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed toured the show with the his dedicated dignitaries, including Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications; Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government; and Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. GITEX GLOBAL 2022 featured some of the world’s most innovative tech giants including Microsoft, IBM, Dell Technologies, Ericsson, Avaya, Honeywell, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, e&, Lenovo, Cisco and Huawei, GITEX GLOBAL’s Diamond Sponsor. Among the UAE companies looking to fast-track their digital initiatives are Emirates NBD and telecom giant e&.

GITEX provided 250 government entities to showcase their latest public-private partnerships and digital projects, including Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Police, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority and Digital Dubai.

The success of the GITEX GLOAL 2022 was so phenomenal, that it generated a record Dh2.6 billion ($698 million) worth of total economic output, 60% higher than its previous ‘best’ of 2019 at AED 1.6 billion (USD437 million), reflective of Dubai’s MICE sector post-pandemic recovery, Dubai World Trade Centre said in its economic impact assessment report. Nearly $394 million, almost 57 per cent of the total output, was retained in the Dubai economy, the report said.

The 42nd technology show, which took place from October 10-14 at DWTC, was estimated to support 9,600 jobs generating disposable household income of Dh463 million, a 55 per cent increase from 2019. It attracted more than 170,000 attendees, 40 per cent (68,000) of which were international.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, called the event the “largest technology exhibition in the world”.

DWTC director general Helal AlMarri said: “Gitex has been a key contributor to the economic growth of Dubai … [it] achieved unprecedented success across all levels, positioning Dubai and the UAE at the forefront of future technologies.

“DWTC has always been a flag bearer for the global MICE [meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions] sector, especially in asserting the greater need for events in the post-pandemic new economy … [Gitex] has not only been a resounding endorsement of this fact but has also reflected the confidence of 176 nations in Dubai as the global capital for business and tourism.”

H.E. AlMarri remarked, The event reflects the confidence of 176 nations in Dubai as the global capital for business and tourism.

“DWTC has always been a flag bearer for the global MICE sector, especially in asserting the greater need for events in the post-pandemic new economy. GITEX GLOBAL 2022 has not only been a resounding endorsement of this fact, but has also reflected the confidence of 176 nations in Dubai as the global capital for business and tourism,” concluded AlMarri.

Commenting on the success of GITEX Global 2022, His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, and Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said that the UAE is moving forward towards new futuristic horizons, under the directives of its wise leadership, leading to new summits of growth and comprehensive sustainable development. H.E. Al Olama: GITEX GLOBAL reaffirms Dubai’s status as the global tech investment destination of choice

H.E. added that the UAE is pioneering the pivotal sectors of tomorrow’s economy to continue its development path including artificial intelligence, digital transformation, knowledge economy, and the 4th industrial revolution, among others, propelled by its proactive strategies that consolidates its status as a global economic hub.

H.E. further emphasized the importance of organizing GITEX Global 2022, and its remarkable success that reaffirms Dubai’s leadership and status as a global business and tech investment destination of choice. The world’s largest tech show has once again set the benchmark for any international mega-event to scale, providing a much-needed boost for the global economy.

His Excellency Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy & Remote Work Applications, said: “GITEX this year is bigger than ever. It spans two million sq. ft. with over 5,000 exhibitors from more than 90 countries, which makes this truly the biggest tech show in the world. This year, my office has partnered with GITEX to ensure that we’re not just showcasing technology, but actually inventing and developing technology.”

In his speech H.E. also highlighted that the Global DevSlam event is poised to be one of the biggest developer events in the world. He concluded by thanking each and every single person that has believed in the UAE’s mission and who has supported the UAE.

Commenting on the success of GITEX Global 2022, His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, and Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said that the UAE is moving forward towards new futuristic horizons, under the directives of its wise leadership, leading to new summits of growth and comprehensive sustainable development.

H.E. added that the UAE is pioneering the pivotal sectors of tomorrow’s economy to continue its development path including artificial intelligence, digital transformation, knowledge economy, and the 4th industrial revolution, among others, propelled by its proactive strategies that consolidates its status as a global economic hub.

H.E. further emphasized the importance of organizing GITEX Global 2022, and its remarkable success that reaffirms Dubai’s leadership and status as a global business and tech investment destination of choice.  The world’s largest tech show has once again set the benchmark for any international mega-event to scale, providing a much-needed boost for the global economy.

With UAE companies shaking up the global tech scene with their bold undertakings and commitments in tech R&D and inventions, including Technology Innovation Institute (TII) a leading global scientific institution and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council.

TII had a significant presence at GITEX GLOBAL, showcased AI and Digital Science, Directed Energy, and Autonomous Robotics Research. Dr. Ray O. Johnson, CEO of Technology Innovation Institute, said: “We are delighted with our significant presence at GITEX GLOBAL, billed as the largest tech event in the world.”

HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, visited TII at GITEX GLOBAL. During the visit, the team presented to HH how the XR UAV Control demonstrates the potential of ultra-reliable communications thus transforming communication paradigms. They also explained how automatic AI based object detection and scene segmentation can gather vital information in hostile environments.

“Working at the intersection of discovery science and advanced technology, our research centres have announced, within the last two years, multiple research breakthroughs that give Abu Dhabi and the UAE greater tech sovereignty. Our journey has just begun. Research today is a collaborative field, and we look forward to the networking opportunities with the technology world’s leaders to accelerate our breakthroughs in the years to come,” said Dr. Ray O. Johnson, CEO of Technology Innovation Institute.

G42, a champion of AI and cloud technologies, created a high-impact visitor experience showcasing powerful capabilities through its group of four companies.  “There couldn’t be better time to showcase G42 than at the 42nd edition of GITEX, the world’s largest tech and start-up event,” said Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of Bayanat, a G42 company.  “G42 has multiple businesses and expertise and it is often a challenge to explain the breadth and depth of the Group’s offering.

“At GITEX, we aim to get some of our flagship companies to come under one roof and give a better sense on the spectrum of our offering under the theme ‘The Answer is Yes’. We are looking forward to meeting our peers from the tech industry – from the region and beyond, and inviting them to experience the holistic offering of the G42 ecosystem.”

G42, the leading UAE-based artificial intelligence and cloud computing technology company, participated in GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech and startup super-connector event. This is the first time G42 appeared as an exhibitor at GITEX. Through its exhibitor stand located inside the ‘AI Everything’ Hall.The company exhibited  the breadth of its technology ecosystem and address questions about the present and future of technology and its role in societies.

At GITEX 2022, G42 Healtcare signed an agreement with PwC, which will aim to drive innovation and the uptake of AI across businesses and sectors – combining PwC’s technology consulting prowess with G42’s AI capabilities.

G42 Healthcare also recently partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to globalize its genomic sequencing, proteomics, and biobanking services which enables it to quickly and efficiently store data and transfer to clients across the globe. 

e&, the region’s largest telecom operator is another prominent GITEX GLOBAL exhibitor. Earlier this year, the carrier was ranked as the world’s strongest telecom brand by Brand Finance, becoming the first in the MEA region to achieve this milestone. GITEX GLOBAL 2022 will be the first major exhibition for e& (previously Etisalat) since the launch of its new brand identity earlier this year. Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO of e&, said: “Given the e& transformation journey we embarked on earlier this year, the 2022 edition of GITEX GLOBAL is truly special for us, as it is the first major global technology event where we will showcase the strides we’re taking to progress into a global technology and investment group that creates technology to empower every person and organization to stride into a great wide-open future.

“GITEX GLOBAL is the place where many futuristic ideas and solutions come to life, demonstrating the limitless possibilities technology advancements open up and inspiring participants with the immense opportunities that lay ahead.”

Added Dowidar: “This is in line with our ambitious strategy to drive a brighter, digital future that will transform societies in meaningful ways. We look forward to showcasing our diverse portfolio and growth aspirations covering the metaverse, fintech, cybersecurity, AI, cloud computing, and so much more.”

Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of Events Management at Dubai World Trade Centre, GITEX GLOBAL’s organiser, added: “GITEX is not just a big gathering of people. It’s the super-connector humanising the virtual and digital economies. The event is all about building relationships in this ever evolving ecosystem. It’s about learning about the next new technology that’s coming on. It is also about empowering, and talent capital development. So in order to do that, and to build a digital economy, you will need to bring people from everywhere in the world – get the experts, or the best minds from across every business. “

Trixie further added, “GITEX serves a profound purpose of enabling and accelerating the digital economies of UAE and many of its alliance partners through connecting earnest stakeholders with outstanding minds from the world, and materialising these connections into actionable partnerships.”

“As the curious audience attempts to make sense of the real versus virtual world we are creating, GITEX GLOBAL takes the helm in partnering with global tech leaders to empower, enlighten and enthuse everyone on the metamorphosis of the digital economy,” said Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of Events Management at Dubai World Trade Centre, GITEX GLOBAL’s organiser.

“GITEX GLOBAL will cut through the hype and emotions, gathering the best minds in all businesses around the world to debate, challenge and rationalize the impact of this tech fusion on society and our future. This is GITEX 3.0.”

North Star Dubai provided a solid platform to venture capitalists, unicorns, scale-ups and startups in the tech ecosystem, offered various panel sessions, pitches to support and to connect with investors and ecosystem at the GITEX GLOBAL 2022, big solid boost to entrepreneurship. Launched as GITEX Future Stars in 2016, rebranded as North Star Dubai in 2022 reinforces the spirit of the global start-up ecosystem, and the important role start-ups play in advancing emerging cities and its ecosystem/communities with innovation and international business collaboration.

Al Olama stated that the UAE and Dubai have long consolidated its status as the international hub to set-up and attract unicorn and leading digital companies from across the globe, creating the best ecosystem for entrepreneurs to flourish and expand their impact on the world of AI and digital economy. He said, “the event will offer an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs, innovators, and digital business leaders to connect with potential venture capital investors from around the world, while international unicorn founders can share their inspiring success stories.”

Al Olama added that “Expand North Star will act as a strategic catalyst to expand the future of digital economy, reflecting what Gitex is to the global technology industry. This is the leading event of its kind, bringing together the region’s leading digital business and entrepreneurial ecosystems to connect, collaborate and foster business partnerships that drive international growth.”

His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, added: “As VC’s look to future proof their investments against the backdrop of global economic challenges, opportunities for start-ups to raise funds has never looked better.  In partnering with the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, we will further augment the achievements and success of Expand North Star, leveraging synergies and networks with a common mission to broaden the global start-up ecosystem, build relationships, and create more opportunities.

Helal Saeed Al Marri said, “As the new name implies, Expand North Star will ramp up the startup entrepreneurship momentum, transcending geographic industries and intellectual boundaries as it looks to connect government partners, investors, and corporate accelerators with innovators and tech stars from every continent. It shall present a new creative format to extend its engagements with venture capitalists, unicorns, scale-ups, startups, and key stakeholders in the tech ecosystem.”

The new concept arrives as the UAE enters a new phase of economic development catalysed by new digital generational technologies and innovation. The digital economy is expected to be a major driver of the UAE’s sustainable economic growth, contributing nearly 20 per cent to the country’s GDP over the next ten years. New policies and initiatives are being put in place, promoting IoT, AI, blockchain, metaverse, or Web 3.0.

Expand North Star presented more space and flexibility to engage and develop the international community with an even more creative and impactful programme.  The event was co-located with the inaugural Gitex Impact and Future Urbanism Summit & Expo.

North Star Dubai, the world’s largest start-up event, it’s strategic partner is the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, added another hall with 30 percent extra capacity, bringing together more than 800 exhibitors from 60 countries with over 600 investors in a vibrant disruptive and innovative entrepreneur ecosystem.

North Star Dubai launched, ‘Africa Fast 100’, the largest ever gathering of African start-ups, hosted outside Africa, connected investors with Unicorn prospects from the world’s fast-rising tech incubator.

The influx of global interest saw North Star hosting the biggest Unicorn meetup of the year in Dubai, with 35 Unicorns from 15 countries looking to explore new opportunities and expand in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

“Following the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, to digitalize life in the city, this year Digital Dubai’s participation at GITEX GLOBAL 2022, in partnership with 32 government and seven private sector partners, showcased the latest digitalization solutions built by Dubai Government, also displaying future plans to build a holistic city-wide digital ecosystem ensuring Dubai becomes a global benchmark for building digital economies,” says HE Tariq Al Janahi, Acting CEO of the Digital Dubai Authority. Al Janahi also highlighted Dubai’s road to digital transformation by alluding to the emirate’s 2021 achievement of becoming the first 100 percent paperless government.

HE Mansoor Al Marzooqi, Executive Director, Strategy and Innovation Sector at Abu Dhabi Digital Authority noted that the Abu Dhabi Government Pavilion at GITEX showcased the emirate’s participation in the digital transformation with more than 100 innovative projects across government and academic entities, that aim to improve the quality of life in the Emirate and highlight the important role that government entities play in developing fast, effective, and proactive digital government solutions that support enhancing the efficiency of government performance and contribute to enriching the customer experience.

“GITEX Global 2022 is a global tech platform that gives the Abu Dhabi government the opportunity to showcase new digital initiatives in government services, digital government solutions, data and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital enablement, all of which have been carefully developed to further strengthen Abu Dhabi’s digital capabilities, enabling, supporting and delivering a digital government that is proactive, personalized, collaborative and secure,” notes Al Marzooqi.

The participation of the Abu Dhabi Government at GITEX Global 2022 comes under the supervision of the Higher Committee of Digital Government in Abu Dhabi as part of its efforts to implement a governance framework across the Abu Dhabi government and make a fundamental change in the concept of government services, moving towards a digital future. It comes in line with efforts to enable an integrated digital government based on innovation and creativity to serve all members of society in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi while strengthening partnerships between government entities and the private sector.

GITEX Global 2022 offers the Abu Dhabi Government an opportunity to showcase the initiatives of government entities that were launched within the key pillars of the Abu Dhabi digital agenda, which includes government services, digital government solutions, data and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital ecosystem enablement.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office toured the Abu Dhabi Government pavilion at GITEX Global 2022 and the stands of several exhibitors.

During the visit, His Highness toured the Abu Dhabi Government pavilion and reviewed initiatives including the updated TAMM platform and app, the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority’s new AI-based internal audit platform, and the Smart Transport project, launched by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) under the Department of Municipalities and Transport.

His Excellency Ali Rashid Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Department of Government Support, said: “GITEX Global 2022 is one of the biggest technology events to showcase the latest innovations and technology. It is an important platform to showcase the achievements of the government’s digital transformation in Abu Dhabi, which comes as a manifestation of the vision of the UAE leadership, which places innovation and digital transformation at the forefront of its priorities to meet the needs of society.

“By participating in GITEX Global 2022, Abu Dhabi Government aims to bolster strategic public-private partnerships, explore new areas of collaboration, and leverage the capabilities of major technology companies to support the emirate’s digital agenda,” Al Ketbi added.

His Excellency Ali Rashid Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Department of Government Support – Abu Dhabi, said: “The importance of GITEX Global 2022 lies in it being a global platform to enhance strategic partnerships between public and private sectors, explore new opportunities for meaningful cooperation with academia and major global technology companies to support Abu Dhabi’s digital agenda. GITEX is a great opportunity to exchange experiences and share knowledge about emerging technologies and global initiatives, thus contributing to accelerating digital transformation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.”

Huawei had its largest-ever participation at GITEX GLOBAL 2022, the empowering theme being “Unleash Digital”, strongly demonstrated its commitment to the regional and global technology platform. The company has committed to being the Diamond Sponsor of the show, adding further support to the region’s ICT ecosystem. 

Steven Yi, Huawei Middle East and Africa President, said, “The digital age has brought unprecedented upgrades to our lives and continues to revolutionize businesses’ efficiency and services’ quality. At GITEX GLOBAL, we will demonstrate to our customers and partners how our capabilities can inspire change in their specific domains. We look forward to engaging with the regional and global ecosystem as we explore new ways to transform various industries digitally.”

This year, the multinational telecommunications company presented their latest products and advanced ICT solutions focusing on AI, digital power, cloud, 5G, cybersecurity, and industry applications.

“We will share insights on steps we are taking to advance digital development across a wide range of industries, highlight technological updates that can address climate change and drive clean energy development, and further release new innovative connectivity solutions and cloud services for the region markets,” says Alaa Elshimy, Managing Director and Senior Vice President of Enterprise Business Group, at Huawei Middle East. He further stresses the importance of empowering women in the field as well as regional talent to achieve this digital transformation.

GITEX 3.0 welcomes the biggest names in the global tech world, shaping imminent trends and industries, including Microsoft, Huawei, IBM, Dell Technologies, Ericsson, Avaya, Honeywell, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, e&, Lenovo and Cisco.

“GITEX GLOBAL continues to be one of the biggest and most important regional and international tech events for global ICT leaders like Huawei,” said Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East, GITEX GLOBAL’s Diamond Sponsor.

“Under the theme of ‘Unleash Digital’, Huawei will have an elevated presence at GITEX GLOBAL this year to showcase our technological advances and create new value by helping governments and enterprises unleash the vast potential of digital transformation more intelligently and sustainably,” added Yi.

Global DevSlam, the Middle East’s largest ever coder and developer meetup is committed to creating a thriving home in the UAE for international coders and developers and advancing the digital economy, connecting 10,000 coders alongside developers from the world’s biggest tech companies, including Anaconda, AWS, Google, Instagram, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat. Global DevSlam also aims to facilitate the largest coding recruitment drive in the world. The fully subscribed event is supported by Coders (HQ) and inspired by the UAE’s mission of building the world’s best coder and developer ecosystem, with the country now offering its long-term residency Golden Visa to 100,000 qualified coders from around the world.

Global DevSlam welcomed the worldwide python community with the launch of Pycon MEA, featuring a line-up of renowned Python masters coming together for the first time in the region. The Global DevSlam hosted the biggest international meet-up for the developer community featuring the world’s largest Python conference – PyCon MEA – hackathons and certified coding workshops.

The UAE’s industry leaders are on a major tech expansion mission – leading to a surge in demand for coding talent. Global DevSlam served as a platform to provide career-jetting opportunities onsite to its talented coding & developing community.

Committed to creating a thriving home in the UAE for international coders and developers and advancing the digital economy, Global DevSlam is the Middle East’s largest ever coder and developer meetup, connecting 10,000 coders alongside developers from the world’s biggest tech companies, including Anaconda, AWS, Google, Instagram, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat.
The fully subscribed event is supported by Coders (HQ) and inspired by the UAE’s mission of building the world’s best coder and developer ecosystem, with the country now offering its long-term residency Golden Visa to 100,000 qualified coders from around the world.

GITEX Global’s X-VERSE was focused for Virtual reality and gaming in the Metaverse, which displayed a variety of brands from the metaverse ecosystem. Inspired by the Dubai Government’s vision and roadmap to become one of top 10 cities globally in the metaverse economy – the X-VERSE tent at GITEX displayed some of the world’s most advanced tech ecosystems, which has the capability to empower diverse industries within the metaverse.

X-VERSE was sponsored by TMRW Foundation in collaboration with Decentraland, the world’s largest curated Web3.0 immersive experience that brings the virtual world to the physical with 28 exciting world premieres. It was a great immersive and engrossing first-hand live environment experience of how diverse industries such as sports, gaming, fashion, music, retail, and art, among others will look in an increasingly vast and rich virtual system.

X-Verse aimed to take an immersive journey into the Web 3.0 industry while exploring disruptive industry applications of the metaverse. Featuring 25 real-world metaverse case-studies and virtual experiences across manufacturing, gaming, education, healthcare, retail and the future of work, the event aims to enable enterprises to understand and adopt the nascent technology. With real-world case-studies and never-seen-before virtual experiences across manufacturing, gaming, education, healthcare, retail and the future of work, X-VERSE will enable global enterprises to understand and adopt this nascent technological development.

The TMRW Foundation partnered with GITEX GLOBAL 2022, the world’s largest tech and startup event, to premiere ROOM, its lifelike 3D communication solution, and offer a look into the future of the three-dimensional internet: The Internet of Life™.
“We are incredibly proud to reveal ROOM at this year’s GITEX GLOBAL, which brings together thousands of the world’s leaders across tech and business year after year,” said Cevat Yerli, Founder and CEO of The TMRW Foundation and globally recognized video game pioneer. “Our team members, who are deeply passionate about creating digital spaces shaped by real life, have worked tirelessly to bring ROOM to market. We look forward to meeting attendees physically and virtually here at GITEX. ROOM and The Internet Of Life™ will change the way we get together forever.”

The world’s largest and most important global event dedicated to AI, the Ai Everything took place alongside GITEX Global, and explored the macro and micro level of social, political, economic and cultural impact of artificial intelligence.

Ai Everything is where the global artificial intelligence ecosystem coalesces to create the world’s most impactful, visionary and ground-breaking artificial intelligence summit…where trailblazers and innovators go to inspire and to be inspired. A revolutionary event for revolutionary times.

Ai Everything was hosted side-by-side with the region’s leading multi sector tech event GITEX. Together, Ai Everything x GITEX Global promises 5 power packed days of international networking, learning and infinite business opportunities.

Speaking on the first day of GITEX, Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Application, remarked that the UAE and Dubai believe in the power of globalization and creating an ecosystem for thriving ecosystems and communities.

The sleek, luxurious and hugely spacious Cadillac InnerSpace Concept,  dramatic in design, two-passenger electric and fully autonomous luxury vehicle was showcased at the e& stand at the GITEX Global 2022.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE paid a visit to the esteemed ‘Car of the Future’ and enjoyed being seated inside the lavish and futuristic interiors. 

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was accompanied on a walk-around and overview of the Cadillac InnerSpace Concept, which is the brand’s vision of mobility centered around safety, wellness and increased personal time. Featuring AI-driven biometric input and interfaces, accessible via a large, immersive and panoramic SMD LED display, it allows passengers to select from Augmented Reality Engagement, Entertainment and Wellness Recovery themes for their drive.

InnerSpace forms part of a trio of visionary automobiles from The Cadillac Halo Concept Portfolio, also including PersonalSpace (VTOL) and SocialSpace (PAV). The portfolio solves future customers’ complex daily transportation needs whilst acknowledging their desires for experiential fulfilment and ethical product choices.

The InnerSpace concept exemplifies what the future of mobility could look like within the Arab world. 

“At Cadillac we have a vision for the future to provide our clients effortless travel through extraordinary means. For over ten decades, we have introduced groundbreaking technologies to deliver the most comprehensively advanced driving experience in every era. InnerSpace takes it a step further, by completely reimagining the user experience of a fully autonomous luxury car. To be able to bring this to Dubai, one of the most forward-thinking cities in the Arab world that is already embracing autonomy, is a real privilege. Thank you to e& for partnering with us for this incredible showcase and believing in our future vision to make automobiles cleaner, safer and better,” said Kristian Aquilina, Managing Director of Cadillac International Operations and Cadillac Middle East.

The Crypto Oasis Ecosystem Report 2022 was launched at the GITEX GLOBAL 2022, an annual report by the industry trade group produced in partnership with Roland Berger, provides insights into the state of the crypto and blockchain industry in the UAE, delving into the sector’s dynamism and taking a deep look into some of the most notable blockchain initiatives and organizations.

Crypto Oasis said, “This report has been a long time in the making and we’re delighted to share it with you, as the result of dedicated work by our Crypto Oasis team in partnership with Roland Berger.
We’ve studied every aspect of the local ecosystem in order to give you a comprehensive view of what’s happening now and what’s coming next. This includes valuable insights and a deeper look into some of the most notable Blockchain initiatives and organizations in the region.”

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XPENG, a tech company and EV manufacturer that designs, develops, manufactures and markets intelligent mobility solutions, had chosen GITEX GLOBAL 2022 to host an exclusive world’s first public flight of its pioneering eVTOL flying car X2 with the support of official partner, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.

The XPENG X2 first public flight was highly supported by the Dubai International Chamber of Commerce. The Dubai Chamber has been deeply involved in the whole process since the launch of the project, providing strategic consulting to XPENG AEROHT. Acting President and CEO Hassan Al Hashemi attended the event and cited in his speech: “The first global public flight of the X2 flying car will change the game of future mobility. The flying car is the epitome of ambition, innovation and future-oriented vision that has always inspired Dubai and its leadership. Today, we witnessed a historic moment that will define the next 50 years.”

Dr. Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG, said the X2 produces zero carbon dioxide emissions during flight, and is designed with low-altitude city capabilities in mind, reaching a maximum flight speed of 130kms per hour.

“We’re delighted to be holding the first global public flight of the XPENG X2 at GITEX GLOBAL 2022, showcasing our pioneering in-house R&D and proprietary manufacturing capabilities to push the e-mobility industry forward,” said Gu, who is speaking at GITEX GLOBAL’s mainstage conference programme about mapping the future of mobility. “We believe this advancement takes us one step closer to the future of short-distance city journeys taking advantage of this technology, including sightseeing and medical transportation.”

The avantgarde two-seater eVTOL flying car X2 is equipped with an intelligent flight control system and autonomous flight capabilities, and is the latest generation of flying cars developed independently by XPENG’s affiliate XPENG AEROHT.