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Press Release

UAE participates in GITEX Europe 2025 to highlight startup

solutions and explore German and European market opportunities

H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei inaugurates the country’s pavilion at the exhibition

Abu Dhabi, May 23, 2025:

The UAE participated in GITEX Europe 2025, held in Berlin, Germany, from May 21 to 23, as
part of its strategic efforts to enhance its global presence and reinforce its role as a hub for
innovative, future-ready solutions that drive economic growth and sustainability. Through this
prominent international platform, the UAE underscored its commitment to fostering collaboration
in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology, also supporting initiatives that convene the
world’s leading technology pioneers. The exhibition also served as a strategic opportunity for the
UAE to explore new business and investment opportunities, creating vital communication
channels for startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This active engagement
contributes to the country’s broader goals of advancing sustainable development and boosting the
global 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