GITEX GLOBAL posts double-digit growth in Dubai
The 42nd edition of world ’ s mega tech even , GITEX GLOBAL 10-14 October , hosted more than 5,000 companies spanning two million sq . ft of exhibition space , a 25 % year-on-year increase
Dubai was recently transformed into world ’ s ultimate digital epicentre as GITEX announced launch of three new events : GITEX AFRICA , Expand North Star , and GITEX IMPACT .
When the curtains came down on a hugely successful GITEX GLOBAL 2022 , organisers said the world ’ s largest tech and start-up show had registered double-digit growth at the Dubai World Trade Centre in its recordbreaking 42nd edition .
From 10-14 October 2022 , GITEX GLOBAL ’ s largest ever edition featured 5,000 companies from more than 90 countries , spanning 26 halls and two million sq . ft of exhibition space , an impressive 25 % year-on-year increase and pushing its capacity limit at the venue .
Dubai was transformed into the world ’ s ultimate digital epicentre , converging the most advanced companies and best minds to deep dive into the making of the Web 3.0 economy . The GITEX 3.0 edition was its most empowering curation yet with seven multitech themes experimenting in the metaverse , a decentralised future of the internet , and a sustainable digital economy .
The five-day event ’ s record size and continued expansion mirrors the ambitions of the UAE and region ’ s digital transformation movement , as government initiatives such as the National Program for Coders , the Dubai Metaverse Strategy , and Next GenFDI propels the UAE to the forefront of the global digital economy .
This was amplified by new GITEX GLOBAL 2022 launches of X-VERSE sponsored by TMRW Foundation in collaboration with Decentraland , one of the world ’ s most immersive metaverse journeys featuring 28 experiential brands ; and Global DevSlam , the Middle East ’ s largest ever coder and developer meetup , both of which sold out to a global audience within two months .
UAE companies also held the lion ’ s share of a record-breaking US $ 2.6bn in start-up funding across the Middle East and North Africa in 2021 , figures that underscore an additional hall and 30 % increase to 1,000 exhibitors at GITEX GLOBAL ’ s start-up event , North Star .
GITEX scales with new launch shows embracing Africa , start-up ecosystem , and ESG Among world-first launches and keynote sessions of the most influential tech leaders , GITEX GLOBAL 2022 made historic new show announcements that amplify its geographical scale while capitalising on rising international interest in the start-up ecosystem and and
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