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GITEX Technology Week 2021 registrations are now open

The region ’ s biggest and highly anticipated tech event is back live , inperson on October 17th to 21st 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre ( DWTC ).

Good news for all technology leaders , enthusiasts and visionaries – registrations for GITEX Technology Week 2021 , the region ’ s biggest and highly anticipated tech event , are now open !
With the theme “ Creating a Bolder Digital future Together ”, GITEX Technology Week is back live , in-person at the DWTC .
Over the years , GITEX has evolved to become one of the most influential technology event in the world , constantly serving as the perfect platform to showcase the latest , disruptive solutions for a variety of industries . Now in its 41st year , the event will once again bring together global industry leaders , start-ups and game-changers to share and exchange powerful insights into how technologies such as AI , 5G , cloud , Big Data , cybersecurity , Blockchain and quantum computing is shaping the future .
This year ’ s edition of the show will also be unique as it will be held concurrently with EXPO 2020 .
GITEX Global rallies the pioneering tech visions , initiatives and collaborations of government leaderships across the Middle East and African continent . The inaugural Visions programme will drive and expand on the emergence of fiercely innovative economies across Africa , Saudi Arabia , UAE , Bahrain and Oman .

Batelco kicks off ‘ Elevator to Success ’ youth development programme students ’ readiness for the workplace by the time they graduate . The initiative will be achieved through early engagement at the beginning of the students ’ university education journey and through focusing on digital skills .

Bahrain based telco Batelco , has kicked off its ‘ Elevator to Success ’ youth development programme with a virtual induction meeting for the students selected for the programme and their parents .

During the meeting , Batelco outlined the details of the four-year programme , highlighting the curriculum for the first year that will be carried out in collaboration with Batelco ’ s partners for the programme , INJAZ Bahrain , Brinc and Clever Play .
‘ Elevator to Success ’ is a four-year training programme announced by Batelco in December 2020 , that aims at enhancing
Shaikh Bader bin Rashid Al Khalifa , General Manager , Corporate Communications and CSR , Batelco , said : “ We were delighted to meet the selected students and their parents during the virtual meeting . It was uplifting to witness their enthusiasm and we look forward to supporting them in collaboration with our partners , providing them with the necessary guidance and practical skills for their future professional success .”
“ The Elevator to Success programme was created as part of Batelco ’ s commitment to support educational efforts in the Kingdom of Bahrain and in line with our CSR programme that has always prioritised education as a key pillar ,” Shaikh Bader added .
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