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5/29/25, 5:04 PM UAE’s $3.7 billion tech economy takes the spotlight in Berlin at inaugural GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything
insights on the aerospace evolution in a media briefing, “Artificial intelligence in space is
something that we are experimenting with. For example, Simon, a floating robot, and making
the lunar gateway, the space station more autonomous, because it’s not going to be inhabited
all the time.”

Dubai Pavilion: A Showcase of Scalable Public & Private Innovation
Organised by Digital Dubai, the Dubai Pavilion highlights the city’s AI-powered evolution and
advanced public services featuring 12 key government and private entities, including, Digital
Dubai, Dubai Police, General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDIFA), Dubai Civil
Defense, DIFC Courts, the Dubai Electronic Security Center, the Dubai Department of
Economy and Tourism, Dubai Customs, Dubai Future Foundation, and Mohammed Bin Rashid
Space Centre (MBRSC), alongside e& and Emaratech as Platinum Partners.

Among the top innovations on show include the Dubai Dashboard, a unified city-wide platform
offering a 360-degree view of data and indicators across various city sectors; alongside the
Dubai Monitor, DubaiNow, Smart Employee, and UAE PASS, the national digital ID that enables
secure identity verification for citizens through facial recognition tech. Dubai Police presented
its autonomous policing ecosystem including Ghaith, a smart patrol car. Also on showcase was
Salama, an AI-powered platform that streamlines Dubai’s residency services with automated
renewals and instant visa assistance - making government interaction seamless and future-
ready.

His Excellency Younus Al Nasser, Chief Executive, Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment,
Digital Dubai, noted: “AI must be treated not as a tool to deploy but as a solution to integrate—
strategically, ethically and sustainably. At Digital Dubai, we’ve learned that balancing innovation
with accountability means aligning exploration with clear national outcomes. Whether adopting
off-the-shelf AI models or investing in sovereign systems, the key lies in speed, agility and our
ability to remain globally connected. These are Dubai’s greatest strengths - rapid execution and
ecosystem-wide collaboration that turn AI potential into real-world public value.”

Broader UAE Presence: Scaling Innovation, Building Bridges
UAE’s digital innovation momentum extends beyond the pavilions, with leading tech hubs,
enterprises, startups and strategic investors participating across the show. Leading innovation
district, Tecom Investments features the innovation success stories and synergies of Dubai’s
tech ecosystem; alongside Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reinforcing Dubai’s vision for
future urban mobility and sustainable infrastructure. Other participants include CAFU, the
region’s on-demand mobile fuelling pioneer; and 6Bees, advancing productivity and
performance management through AI-powered strategies.

Thought-Leadership: UAE Voices on the Main Stages
Across the conference, UAE executives tackle issues ranging from building AI-first nations to
real-world tech infrastructure demands and startup growth roadmap. Speakers include Abdalla
Almehrzi, Senior Representative, UAE Cybersecurity Council; Alia Al Mur, Chief of
Transformation and Partnerships, Dubai Future Foundation; Ammar Al Malik, EVP, TECOM
Group; Hamad Al Mansoori, Director General, Digital Dubai; Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO - AI,
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism; Salem AlShamsi, Vice President–International
Relations, Dubai Chambers; and Younus Al Nasser, CEO, Dubai Data & Statistics
Establishment, Digital Dubai.

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