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The National
21-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Gitex Europe can forge new corridor of co-operation, UAE minister says
A new economic corridor and new business partnerships can be forged from the first European edition of Dubai's long-running technology exhibition, Gitex, government ministers have said. On the opening day of Gitex Europe in Berlin, Alia Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, hoped the event would attract further investment into UAE tech companies. Since its inaugural event in Dubai in 1981, Gitex has expanded to host events in technology, business and health care in Africa, Asia and now Europe. More than 1,400 start-up companies and established technology businesses were on show at exhibition stands packed into the Messe Berlin conference centre for the three-day event. 'Gitex has always been a place where people come together to shape what comes next, but this event is not only about technology – it is about vision, collaboration and the will to build a smarter, more connected, resilient global future,' said Ms Al Mazrouei. 'We are here not just to showcase innovation, but to co-invest in a future that is technologically enabled and globally networked.' National pavilions representing India, Italy, Morocco, the Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, South Korea, the UK – as well as the UAE – were hoping to develop new business opportunities and invest in start-ups. Trade partnerships As the third largest global economy, Germany is viewed as rich in potential for new investment and bi-lateral partnerships in technology. Last year, non-oil trade between Germany and the UAE reached 13.4 billion euros, a 5 per cent increase from the previous year. Germany is now the UAE's second-largest trading partner within the EU. In May, it was announced Abu Dhabi investors MGX would partner with world leading artificial intelligence firm Nvidia and other French companies to build a 1.4 gigawatt Ai campus near Paris. The initiate will focus on AI, quantum computing, and next generation materials. It is an example of how technology will continue to play a critical role in European partnerships, Ms Al Mazrouei said. 'Together, we are shaping a new economic corridor, one powered by innovation and grounded in common purpose,' said Ms Al Mazrouei in her opening speech. 'The UAE may be small in territory, but we are expansive in ambition. 'We are building an economy that is digitally fluent, environmentally conscious, globally connected and intellectually open. 'We are not just scaling businesses – we are scaling mindsets and nurturing the next generation of innovators.'
The National
21-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Abu Dhabi cyberdog could support elderly in social care
Displayed at Gitex Europe in Berlin, 'Byte' is promoted as a low-maintenance alternative to man's best friend
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
AI ignites Southeast Asia's tech boom as Gitex Asia debuts in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, is on the cusp of a major technological and innovation boom, driven by the rapid expansion of its startup ecosystem and accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to global consultancy Kearney, AI alone is expected to contribute an additional US$1 trillion to the region's GDP by 2030, positioning it as a critical driver of long-term economic growth. As AI integration across industries intensifies, global investors are increasingly directing capital toward Southeast Asian markets—signalling confidence in the region's digital future. A pivotal platform supporting this momentum is Gitex Asia, the newly launched Asian edition of the globally recognised Gitex (Gulf Information Technology Exhibition) brand, which originated in Dubai. The inaugural edition was held in Singapore from April 23 to 25, 2025, at Marina Bay Sands, attracting over 700 tech companies and venture capital firms from more than 70 countries. The event marks Gitex's strategic expansion into Southeast Asia, aiming to tap into one of the world's fastest-growing digital economies. It serves as a key enabler of innovation, fostering cross-border collaborations, investment flows, and public-private partnerships essential for scaling tech solutions regionally and globally. Trixie LohMirmand, executive vice president at Dubai World Trade Centre and chief executive officer of KAOUN International, emphasised the importance of strategic alliances in AI development. "AI cannot be developed or utilised in isolation. It requires public-private partnerships, but even more so, it demands cross-border, cross-continental, and cross-industry collaboration," she said at the launch of Gitex Asia x AI Everything Singapore here on Wednesday. She further noted that events like Gitex Asia are instrumental in helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups scale globally, contributing to a more inclusive global tech ecosystem. "Our commitment is to continue expanding the global ecosystem, providing more opportunities for SMEs and startups to grow," she said. As Southeast Asia's largest platform for startups, accelerators, and investors, Gitex Asia enabled high-level discussions around strategic growth, including mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and cross-sector collaborations. The event also spotlighted cutting-edge developments in key sectors such as cybersecurity, fintech, smart cities, green technology, healthtech, biotechnology, 5G and telecommunications - underscoring the breadth of innovation reshaping the regional economy. LohMirmand concluded that Gitex Asia is not merely a technology showcase - it is a strategic platform for fostering regional leadership and driving meaningful transformation across the global digital economy.
