GITEX Global 2024, the world's biggest technology show, opened on October 14 in Dubai with massive global participation. Chaired by Digital Dubai, more than 45 organisations from the government and private sector are sharing a common pavilion at the Dubai World Trade Centre — showcasing the city's latest digital milestones and previewing future technologies set to launch soon.
Digital Dubai Pavilion Puts AI in the Spotlight
A major focal point at the Dubai Government pavilion this year is a dedicated AI section highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in Dubai's ongoing digitalisation drive. The initiative directly supports Digital Dubai's broader objectives of improving the quality of government business, services, and programmes for residents and visitors alike.
Sheeraz Hasan Brings Hollywood.ai and Bollywood.ai to GITEX 2024
Among the most-watched VIP guests at GITEX 2024 Dubai is Sheeraz Hasan, founder of Hollywood.ai and Bollywood.ai. His presence at the event underscores the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry and its potential to revolutionise how content is produced and consumed on a global scale.
Strategic Partners and Pavilion Highlights
The Dubai Government pavilion hosts a strong line-up of strategic partners: e& as Platinum Partner, Emirates Auction as Gold Plus Partner, and a roster of Gold and Silver Partners that includes Dubai Airports, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment, and Dell Technologies, among others.
Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori on AI and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, said that GITEX is the ideal platform for demonstrating the best solutions and technologies from around the world. He highlighted that the current edition carries special significance because artificial intelligence has become an essential component of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, developing at a pace few predicted even a few years ago.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the Dubai Government pavilion, engage with live demonstrations, and see first-hand what government and private departments have planned to solidify Dubai's position as a global hub of technological innovation.
