The world’s biggest tech exhibition, GITEX Global 2024, closed this week in Dubai, marking new records for 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors from over 180 countries. As many as 200,000 visited Dubai, cementing its position at the top of the global tech hubs.
The five-day event began October 14 to stress futuristic inventions in the likes of AI-empowered robots, autonomous cars, and Tesla Cybertrucks for Dubai Police. What is implicit in this effort is the great role that artificial intelligence will play in transforming industries and economic growth worldwide.
Pakistan Strong in Representation
pakistan was well represented with 24 participating companies, besides the government entities. As stated by Zeeshan Khattak, Acting CEO of PSEB, “Pakistan tech companies have impressive returns. Every dollar spent by PSEB generates $40 in revenue.” said Shahid Iqbal of Premier Cables. “All my company’s export contracts were signed at GITEX. According to Shahid, the event has proved significant in the growth of exports in Pakistan.
AI: The Central Theme
GITEX highlighted the disruptive potential of AI, with companies like Oracle, Dell Technologies, and Microsoft demonstrating their latest developments in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. For instance, Oracle announced collaborations that would help enhance Dubai’s housing plan by utilizing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, while Dell Technologies continued efforts to promote its AI Factory solutions to help regional companies integrate AI into their operations.
Global Influence in AI Market
Strategic Deals Announced at GITEX to Bolster Global AI Market, Worth $1.34 Trillion in 2030 According to a recent report, strategic deals announced at GITEX will boost the global AI market, which is expected to grow to about $1.34 trillion by 2030. The GITEX Editions also debuted along with the World Future Economy Digital Leaders Summit as the event brought together talk on regulation of AI, economic strategies, and digital finance.
Varied Innovations in Key sectors
It met a broad range of industries and experiences of AI-based health solutions, module data centers, 5G, EdTech, and digital cities. These included several noted speakers, including Dr. Diane Janosek and Dr. Mark Sagar, who added some important perspectives on the global digital transformation.
With GITEX Global only growing more in influence year after year, one can imagine how the effects of the event on AI development and digital innovation will be felt for months to come.