GITEX Global 2024 concluded this week in Dubai, marking the highest-ever international participation of 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors, alongside governments from more than 180 countries, according to a press release.
A total of 200,000 visitors were recorded this year in GITEX, solidifying the city’s reputation as a premier global hub.
The five-day event GITEX began on October 14 with great fanfare, as tech companies from around the world flocked to the emirate city.
The event featured futuristic innovations, from AI-enabled robots and autonomous cars to Tesla’s Cybertrucks for Dubai Police, displayed in a grand hall where government entities showcased their operations.
Pakistan was well-represented with 24 companies, with government entities also participating in the event.
The global tech and startup show underscored artificial intelligence’s (AI) pivotal role as a transformative tool that will continue to reshape industries and drive business and economic growth globally.
The event brought together influential names in technology from every corner of the globe, further cementing its position as one of the most impactful tech gatherings.