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competitiveness of its national economy.
The UAE delegation to GITEX Europe was led by H.E. Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for

Entrepreneurship. Her Excellency inaugurated the UAE Pavilion at the exhibition, accompanied by His
Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers; His Excellency Ahmed Al Attar,

UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany; His Excellency Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Hawi,
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment; His Excellency Omran Sharaf, Assistant Minister of Foreign

Affairs for Advanced Science and Technology; and Mr. Kai Wegner, the Governing Mayor of Berlin.
UAE delegation represents the country’s entrepreneurial community across both public and private sectors

The UAE delegation at the exhibition included a distinguished group of senior government officials, business
leaders, and decision-makers, alongside pioneering entrepreneurs, leading companies, and key stakeholders
committed to driving the growth of entrepreneurship in the country. It included 38 representatives from both

public and private sector entities focused on supporting entrepreneurship and fostering the growth of the new
economy. Over 21 startups and SMEs from across the country that operate in sectors such as innovation,

technology, and the green economy were also part of the delegation. This strong representation underscores
the dynamism of the national economic landscape and reflects the UAE’s strategic vision of transitioning into
a sustainable, knowledge-based economy.

Her Excellency Alia Al Mazrouei emphasized that, under the guidance of the UAE’s visionary leadership and
forward-thinking national agenda, the country is steadily advancing toward cementing its position as a global

hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. This progress is driven by the creation of a competitive, business-
friendly environment and the development of an integrated ecosystem that empowers startups and small and

medium-sized enterprises, playing a vital role in building a sustainable, knowledge-based economy.
GITEX Europe: A strategic platform that underscores UAE’s stature as a global hub for innovation and

technology
Her Excellency Alia Al Mazrouei highlighted that GITEX Europe marks a new chapter in the legacy of GITEX
Global, which began in Dubai over four decades ago. The event serves as a strategic platform that reinforces

the UAE’s position as a global hub for innovation and technology, while expanding opportunities for
international collaboration in digital solutions development and knowledge exchange. This in turn, supports

the creation of a smarter, more sustainable, and interconnected global economic future.
Her Excellency elaborated that the UAE Pavilion at GITEX Europe offers Emirati enterprises an unparalleled

platform to showcase their cutting-edge innovations, services, and products before business leaders and
policymakers from Germany and wider Europe. This visibility unlocks significant opportunities for market

expansion and accelerated growth within the thriving European economic landscape. Moreover, the country’s
pavilion serves as a vital conduit for fostering strong trade and investment partnerships, forging strategic
alliances with the European business ecosystem, and identifying opportunities to support the growth of

SMEs. It also opens up new pathways into emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, sustainable
technologies, industrial innovation, and digital transformation. Together, these efforts significantly enhance

the global competitiveness of Emirati exports in high-growth, future-focused industries.

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