UAE's development journey moves through modern tech: Mohammed

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday opened the 45th edition of Gitex Global, the world's largest technology and Artificial Intelligence showcase. Being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event runs until Oct. 17.

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Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that the UAE is advancing in its development journey by adopting modern technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, to build a digital economy supported by strategic investments in infrastructure and future industries.

He said, “We want the UAE to be a global model in building an integrated digital economy driven by innovation, knowledge and Artificial Intelligence, and to serve as an international platform accelerating technological and economic transformation. In Dubai, we have an ambitious vision to raise the annual contribution of digital transformation to the emirate's economy to DhsIOO billion by 2033, and we are moving confidently towards achieving this goal.”

Speaking about the global impact of Gitex Global, he said, “We welcome more than 6,800 tech companies and 2,000 startups from 180 countries to an event that has become the world's leading meeting point for technology pioneers and a hub for building new bridges of communication that open unprecedented horizons for growth and progress. It offers an ideal opportunity to forge new partnerships that accelerate digital transformation and establish the foundations for sustainable prosperity for future generations.”