GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Opens Landmark 45th Edition from 13-17 October 2025
The world’s largest tech and AI event, GITEX GLOBAL 2025 (www.GITEX.com), is open to record crowds and the largest coalition of government leaders, tech enterprises, startups, investors, and business executives. Taking place from October 13 to 17, 2025, this grand event assembles over 6,800 exhibitors, 2,000 startups, 1,200 investors, and delegations from over 180 countries. Its significance echoes through the fusion of technology, economic strategy, and geopolitical ambition, solidifying Dubai as a key player in building intelligence-driven economies and societies.
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The inaugural discussions featured H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, addressing the theme “The Race Beyond Innovation: AI, Geopolitics, and the Global Economic Reset.” He emphasized the importance of innovation and economic diversification in the UAE’s national strategy.
“The United Arab Emirates, thanks to the forward-looking vision of its wise leadership, is not merely participating in the global race for innovation; it is shaping its contours and cementing its foundations by building an economic model defined by resilience and a future orientation, grounded in knowledge and advanced technology.” – Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri.
Joining the conversation, Ekaterina Zaharieva, from the European Commission, stressed the shared vision of the EU and UAE to drive innovation benefiting citizens.
“The European Union and the UAE share a vision to drive innovation that benefits our citizens. We are aligned on the importance of startups and scaleups for our economies. This journey starts at GITEX 2025.” – Ekaterina Zaharieva.
Throughout the event, various panels and discussions will take place, including the “Intelligence Super-Cycle” panel, exploring AI’s role as a defining infrastructure in the economy.
As GITEX continues, key tech launches and networking opportunities are expected to flourish, highlighting its role as a pivotal platform for technology and investment.
