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Dubai launchpad for global exhibitors and innovators
Gulf Today
|October 14, 2025
Gitex Global 2025, the world’s largest technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) exhibition, opened its doors to the public at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Monday.
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A tremendous crowd of professionals and enthusiasts thronged the Dubai World Trade Centre on the inaugural day of the Gitex Global 2025 in Dubai on Monday. Kamal Kassim / Gulf Today
(Kamal Kassim / Gulf Today)
The event is featuring more than 6,800 exhibitors in an exceptional edition that aligns with the global shift towards comprehensive artificial intelligence integration, computing convergence and digital governance.
This year’s edition features the most extensive Artificial Intelligence programme in its history, with the participation of leading global figures. Gulf Today spoke to various exhibitors at the opening day of the event.
Launchpad Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has welcomed visitors to its ‘Launchpad Dubai’ platform during the opening day of Expand North Star 2025. Located at the chamber's pavilion, the initiative is designed to support a seamless market entry for global startups into the emirate’s dynamic ecosystem.
Launchpad Dubai is an integrated platform created to simplify the process of establishing and growing a business in Dubai. By offering convenient access to essential business services and resources, including the issuing of golden visas, the initiative directly supports the chamber’s drive to attract and support specialised talent, innovative tech companies, and new digital economy investments to Dubai.
The platform connects visiting companies with key strategic partners. The recently launched Dubai Founders HQ (DFHQ) is supporting entrepreneurs with valuable insights and guidance to help them scale in Dubai. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund is available to offer funding and business growth support, while Antler provides access to investor connections and mentoring for early-stage founders.
This story is from the October 14, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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