Dubai Internet City and in5 will join the Dubai delegation at GITEX Asia 2025 in Singapore, showcasing Dubai’s digital economy. The partnership highlights success stories from over 4,000 businesses and 31,000 professionals, supporting innovation, start-ups, and multinational firms. The initiative strengthens Dubai’s role as a global tech hub.
Morocco has launched two key digital healthcare initiatives at GITEX Africa 2025, including a partnership with CDG to enhance the health information ecosystem and the creation of GITEX Future Health Morocco Africa. These efforts aim to transform the country’s healthcare system and position Morocco as a regional hub for health innovation.
Huawei hosted the closing ceremony of the 2024–2025 Regional Final of the Huawei ICT Competition in Amman, Jordan. The event celebrated student achievements, highlighted the importance of academia-industry collaboration, and announced three Jordanian students advancing to the Global Final in China. Huawei reaffirmed its commitment to supporting digital talent.
Batelco by Beyon has been named the Strategic Partner for the 8th Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025. The event will explore advancements in smart city technologies with a focus on sustainable growth. Batelco will showcase its cutting-edge 5G and IoT solutions, highlighting their role in transforming urban living.
SLIIT successfully hosted CODEFEST 2024, Sri Lanka’s leading national software competition, with over 4,000 participants from schools and universities. The event showcased coding talent across 12 categories and awarded over one million rupees in prizes. CODEFEST continues to drive innovation and nurture tech talent, aligning with Sri Lanka’s Vision 2030.
Web Summit Qatar 2025 gathered over 25,000 attendees, 1,500 startups, and 700 investors, marking the largest tech event in the Middle East. Influential speakers like Paddy Cosgrave, Will Smith, and Alexander Wang participated, positioning Doha as a key global innovation hub and fostering collaborations in technology and entrepreneurship.
Dubai AI Week 2025, held from April 21-25, will bring together global leaders, innovators, and experts to explore AI’s transformative impact on government services, economic growth, and society. The event will feature high-profile summits, hackathons, and global competitions, solidifying Dubai’s position as a global AI hub.
GITEX AFRICA Morocco 2025 will showcase the latest in AI, innovation, and digital transformation. With over 45,000 visitors, 1,450 exhibitors, and key global tech partners, the event aims to drive Africa’s digital future. It also highlights the growth of Africa’s startup ecosystem and fosters international investment opportunities.
The marketing world is shifting from third-party cookies to AI-driven, privacy-first technologies. Google’s Privacy Sandbox, Apple’s App Tracking Transparency, and Meta’s losses reflect this transformation. Brands like Netflix, Sephora, and Spotify are leading the way with personalized AI experiences. Emerging tech includes biometric logins, emotional AI, and predictive interfaces.
The Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025, held from April 15–16, will focus on sustainable urban development, AI, and smart technologies. Key discussions will cover topics like IoT, fintech, smart mobility, and heritage preservation. The event will also feature an interactive exhibition and award innovative smart city initiatives.
