GITEX Global 2022 kicked off today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with more than 5000 exhibitors and 2mn sq ft of exhibition space, with a notable increase of 25% year-on-year.
The 42nd edition of GITEX converges the most advanced companies and best minds to dive deep into the making of the Web3 economy, as it covers seven diverse technology topics across the areas of metaverse, a decentralised future of the internet, and a sustainable global digital economy.
The GITEX 3.0 edition features seven tech themes: North Star Dubai start-ups, Ai Everything, Future Blockchain Summit in association with VARA, Fintech Surge, Marketing Mania and two new launches Global DevSlam and X-Verse.
As such, Construction Week Saudi, is listing out firms from the kingdom participating in the biggest tech show in the region:
- SAMI-AEC
- Elm
- TestCrew
- Saudi Information Technology Company
- Tahakom (Saudi Technology & Security Comprehensive Control Co.)
- Ministry of Interior – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
SAMI-AEC
SAMI Advanced Electronics Company (SAMI-AEC) is participating at GITEX GLOBAL 2022, to strengthen its reputation as a leading Saudi purveyor of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Internet of Things (IoT), managed cloud services, cybersecurity, and other digital solutions.
“We are delighted to participate in this event, which will showcase some of the most groundbreaking and influential technologies in the region,” said Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam, CEO of SAMI-AEC.
“GITEX GLOBAL is an invaluable opportunity for participants and attendees from around the world to gain direct access to the latest and greatest innovations in telecommunications, information technology, cybersecurity, and digital innovations, along with SAMI-AEC’s tech and digital capabilities and solutions.”
Elm
Elm is a Saudi Joint Stock Company owned by the Public Investment Fund, which is the investment arm of the Saudi Ministry of Finance.
Elm works on building partnerships with startups that provide innovative solutions and open up new economic possibilities towards a sustainable economy that enhances partnerships and develops investment returns, through direct participation in capital and public support such as Zid, Unifonic, National Smart Solutions and others. companies.
TestCrew
As part of its efforts to support Saudi exporters for the growth of local companies in global markets and to promote their products and services, the Saudi Export Development Authority continues its efforts and activities to raise the proportion of non-oil exports in the Kingdom from 16% to 50% of the value of GDP to achieve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
For the second year consecutively, TestCrew is participating in GITEX 2022 with the support of the Export Authority as a Saudi company specialising in the field of software quality assurance.
Saudi Information Technology Company
The Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE) is a national company, wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). SITE was established in 2017 with the aim of offering secure-by-design digital services and cybersecurity solutions, by Saudi professionals and experts, to protect the Kingdom’s critical digital assets.
SITE contributes, through its services and solutions, to the development of local products in the fields of digital services, cybersecurity and data science through fulfilling its mandate as a critical partner for major government bodies and other vital national entities.
Tahakom (Saudi Technology & Security Comprehensive Control Co.)
As part of its participation in GITEX 2022, the Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control Company (Tahakom) is showcasing a range of AI-enabled systems and solutions related to the fields of public safety and smart mobility.
Unveiling its unique “supercomputer”, Tahakom demonstrates state-of-the-art capabilities in dealing with big data that are used to address complex technical problems with ultimate accuracy and in record time, to help institutions and establishments to take better decisions and manage business efficiently and effectively.
The company is also showcasing various products in the field of public safety, such as crowd management, behaviour analysis, detecting the patterns of people and vehicles, and other technologies that contribute to raising the quality of life and enhancing the level of safety.
Ministry of Interior – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Under the slogan “Absher for a safe homeland”, the Ministry of Interior is participating in the GITEX GLOBAl exhibition.
Participating themes include the impact of “Absher” in achieving digital transformation at the level of the ministry of interior, enhancing security and reducing all forms of crime, including information crimes, enhancing civil and traffic safety, and services for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, in addition to the ministry’s efforts to achieve sustainable development.
The five axes aim to highlight the successes and achievements of the ministry of interior in light of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, where visitors will have access to the new version of smart applications and electronic systems, which contributed to developing procedures and providing the best services.
Read more:
Five cybersecurity companies you should check out at GITEX – ITP.net
Five GITEX veterans you can’t afford to miss – ITP.net
Saudi Arabia to provide $53mn financial incentives over next three years
Saudi Arabia’s National Technology Development Programme has launched the “MVPlab” Initiative, and is expected to spend $53 million on tech projects to enable technology entrepreneurs to develop, accelerate, and kick off their projects.
The MVPLab initiative aims to launch 1,000 minimum viable product prototypes with the aim of transforming them into emerging technology companies by providing financial, knowledge and guidance support to beneficiaries.
The initiative has also partnered with The Garage, the Center of Digital Entrepreneurship, NAMA Ventures, SEEDRA Ventures, Rawahel, and BUNAT Ventures.
GITEX GLOBAL 2022 is running from 10 October to 14 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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