Dubai Internet City underscores the importance of collaboration in driving impactful innovation with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). At GITEX Africa in Morocco, the tech hub highlighted the entrepreneurial achievements within its ecosystem, marking 25 years of leading the Middle East’s digital transformation.
Part of TECOM Group PJSC, Dubai Internet City has significantly contributed to Dubai’s economic growth and diversification. By bringing together over 3,500 industry leaders, including Google, Microsoft, VISA, and MasterCard, the hub has facilitated globally impactful innovation.
Emphasizing co-creation, Dubai Internet City illustrates how collaborative efforts can unlock AI-driven economic growth. Supported by strategic visions such as the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ and the newly launched Dubai Universal Blueprint for AI (DUB.AI), these initiatives aim to provide lasting value for future generations worldwide.
“A diverse range of accelerators and enablers must collaboratively build pathways to harness the promise of AI and ensure its benefits deliver globally impactful innovation,” said Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial at TECOM Group. “As a center for digital transformation and home to early AI adopters, Dubai Internet City is positioned to lead this journey.”
Guided by the long-term vision of the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ and DUB.AI, Dubai Internet City’s inclusive ecosystem leverages global expertise to drive innovation and economic development. The hub promotes collaboration among stakeholders across the value chain, including policymakers, tech corporations, and start-ups, while showcasing talent at GITEX Africa.
Highlighting Start-up Success
Dubai Internet City brings together over 29,000 professionals and entrepreneurs, hosting global tech brands, including Fortune 500 companies like Google, 3M, and Microsoft, as well as start-ups and innovators worldwide. Notable African-backed companies within the ecosystem include Sudanese-owned Neulink, a platform for automating tasks for pharmacists, and mobile-based valet trash service We4Recycle. Other companies include Egypt’s Nile.com and South Africa-founded TravelStart.
As the ‘Business Acceleration Partner’ of GITEX Africa, Dubai Internet City provides networking and educational opportunities through success stories from its ecosystem. Featured companies include messaging platform Grambell, AI-powered customer experience management platform Sprinklr, sustainable innovation specialist Abcurr Entrepreneurial Institute, and AI-powered digital twin enabler Twyn.
Dubai Internet City’s participation in GITEX Africa follows its role as Innovation Partner of GITEX Global in October 2023, where it announced significant developments. These include the addition of international industry giants Endava, Yango, and Sprinklr, and strategic partnerships with German Entrepreneurship GmbH, Korea’s National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), and Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), supporting global entrepreneurs in Dubai.
