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Press Release

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.

Her Excellency stated: “The UAE’s participation in this international event reflects its steadfast
commitment to strengthening economic partnerships with global partners, empowering the
entrepreneurial community, and advancing a sustainable digital economy built on innovation and
knowledge. It also underscores the nation's dedication to developing a competitive economic
model aligned with the goals of the We the UAE 2031 vision, which aims to solidify the UAE’s
status as a leading global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.”

“GITEX Europe serves as a premier platform to spotlight the UAE’s competitive business
ecosystem and to celebrate the remarkable achievements of homegrown startups excelling in
advanced technologies, industrial innovation, and sustainable green solutions. Additionally, it
offers a valuable opportunity to establish new strategic alliances that drive the expansion of the