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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.

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