Tech hub to highlight Dubai’s innovation and global partnerships at GITEX Asia debut.
Dubai Internet City to Showcase Innovation at Inaugural GITEX Asia in Singapore
Dubai Internet City, the Middle East’s leading technology hub, will join a high-profile delegation led by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) at the first-ever GITEX Asia, taking place from 23-25 April in Singapore.
Part of TECOM Group PJSC, Dubai Internet City has played a central role in shaping the region’s digital economy for 25 years. At GITEX Asia, it will spotlight the impact of Dubai’s dynamic tech ecosystem and its contributions to global innovation.
125,000+ jobs created since 1999
According to a recent Impact Assessment conducted with Accenture, Dubai Internet City is responsible for 65% of Dubai’s tech sector GDP and has supported the creation of over 125,000 jobs since its launch in 1999. Over the past 15 years alone, it has added AED 100 billion to Dubai’s GDP.
AED 100 billion added to Dubai’s GDP
“Digital transformation flourishes through global collaboration,” said Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial at TECOM Group and Managing Director of Dubai Internet City. “GITEX Asia gives us an opportunity to highlight Dubai’s digital strengths and forge partnerships that drive the future of technology, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ and the UAE Digital Economy Strategy.”
Home to 4,000+ companies and 31,000+ professionals
At the Dubai stand (HB-C80, Hall B, Marina Bay Sands), Dubai Internet City will showcase success stories from its diverse ecosystem of more than 4,000 customers and 31,000+ professionals. These include Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, and major global R&D centers operated by the likes of HP, Cisco, Ericsson, and 3M.
Joining them is in5, TECOM Group’s start-up incubator launched in 2013. With over 1,000 supported ventures in tech, media, design, and science, in5 exemplifies Dubai’s commitment to nurturing next-gen innovation.
Dubai Internet City is part of TECOM Group’s broader portfolio of business districts, which also includes Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Industrial City, and Dubai Design District (d3).