DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, emphasized the United Arab Emirates' commitment to becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence and digital technology during his tour of GITEX Global 2024. The event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, showcases over 6,500 exhibitors from more than 180 countries under the theme "Global Collaboration to Forge a Future AI Economy." According to Emirates News Agency, the 44th edition of GITEX Global, which runs from 14th to 18th October, features the world's largest technology enterprises along with governments, investors, experts, startups, academia, and researchers. This year's expanded program positions the UAE as a global epicenter of AI innovation. Sheikh Mohammed's presence at the event underscores his vision of advancing the UAE's leadership in the global digital and technology landscape, aiming to make it the world's most future-ready nation. During his tour, Sheikh Mohammed visited several key pavilions, including those of Etisalat, Huawei, H3C, Oracle, G42, Microsoft, and IBM. He engaged with industry leaders and experts to explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital transformation. His discussions highlighted the UAE's strategic investments in future industries and its dedication to nurturing homegrown talent and expertise while forging partnerships with global technology leaders. GITEX Global 2024 also aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, aiming to double the emirate's GDP and generate an annual AED100 billion contribution from digital transformation by 2033. Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications; Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director-General of the Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism; and several directors general of government departments and senior officials. The event has recorded the hig hest international attendance in its history, with a nearly 40 percent increase in international participation. More than 400 government and digital agencies are participating, alongside new nations debuting their latest tech innovations. Over 120 hours of AI-focused content will be delivered, and the region's largest Data Centre Symposium will be launched, setting the stage for AI Everything Global 2025.
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