Gitex Tech Week kicks off in Dubai today

The 35th edition of the Gitex Technology Week, which is taking place from October 18 to 22 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, has just been inaugurated by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.

This year’s theme is ‘The Internet Future of Everything”, revolving around the pillars of innovation, connected cloud, big data, mobility and security, along with the return of the Google CSI Lab.

Egypt will be participating for the 10th consecutive time in GITEX.  It will participate this year with two pavilions in two different locations around GITEX venue. The main pavilion will occupy 408 and will be located in Sheikh Saeed Hall similar to last year and will mainly function as the main gathering area for all the partners and their display units.

The five-day event is expected to draw more than 140,000 visitors from over 140 countries. More than 3,600 companies from over 62 countries have signed up for the event.

GITEX Technology Week underlines are to mark the transformation of Dubai into a Smart City.