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5/29/25, 5:05 PM UAE’s $3.7 billion tech economy takes spotlight in Berlin at inaugural GITEX EUROPE - Eye of Dubai

Among the dignitaries inaugurating the momentous first European edition, Alia Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for
Entrepreneurship, shared in her welcome address: “Germany is now the UAE’s second largest trading partner within the EU.

And Berlin as a global capital of innovation plays a central role in that story. It mirrors the trajectory; dynamic, diverse, and
globally connected. Together, we are shaping a new economic corridor, one powered by innovation and grounded in common
purpose.”

Joining the UAE delegation were Hazza Al Mansoori, the first Emirati astronaut to travel to space and Nora Al Matrooshi, the
first female Emirati astronaut. Hazza Al Mansouri shared 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.”

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.

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.”

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.

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;

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