UAE Highlights $3.7 Billion Tech Sector at Debut GITEX Europe Conference in Berlin
UAE Demonstrates Global Tech Leadership at GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything in Berlin
The United Arab Emirates showcased its growing prowess in technology and digital investment at the GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything event in Berlin this week. With over 1,400 exhibitors, 600 global investors, and representatives from 100+ countries, the three-day event served as Europe's largest tech debut.
The UAE, making its biggest digital investment presence in Europe to date, sent 65 organizations, including government bodies, startups, and tech pioneers, to the event. The Ministry of Economy highlighted ventures addressing global challenges, such as Zeroe's carbon management tools and Responsive Drip Irrigation's self-regulating water system.
The Dubai Pavilion, organized by Digital Dubai, showcased 12 major public and private entities demonstrating AI-powered public services. Innovations on display included the Dubai Dashboard, Smart Employee, and Salama, an AI-driven platform streamlining visa services. Dubai Police presented Ghaith, an autonomous patrol car, underscoring the city's commitment to future-ready governance.
UAE astronauts Hazza Al Mansoori and Nora Al Matrooshi joined the delegation. Al Mansoori discussed AI in space technology, including autonomous systems aboard the lunar gateway. The UAE leaders also met with European officials to strengthen digital partnerships and nurture cross-border tech growth.
The UAE's tech sector is projected to reach $3.76 billion by 2025, according to Statista. To further cement its position as a global hub for AI and digital investment, an exclusive European edition of the UAE-founded Investopia summit was announced for 2026 in Berlin.
The UAE's strategic approach to technology and digital investment, as demonstrated at GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything, is yielding significant growth and forming key global partnerships. UAE tech startups have witnessed a surge in funding, with a total of $872 million raised in Q1 2025, representing a 194% increase from the same period last year.
The UAE is actively transitioning from an oil-based economy to become a major hub for AI, with substantial investments in technology and global partnerships. The UAE's deepening ties with the US are expected to mitigate geopolitical risks in tech, offering a stable environment for investments in AI and digital technologies. By 2025, AI is projected to contribute 13.6% to the UAE's GDP, up from 6% in 2020.
The UAE's solid digital infrastructure, including fiber-optic networks and 5G capabilities, make it a prime location for the development of cloud infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, and data-driven industries. The telecom giants and real estate investment trusts in the UAE are poised to benefit from the demand for data centers, serving as the backbone of the UAE's digital economy.
- The government bodies of the United Arab Emirates showcased ventures that aim to address global challenges, such as carbon management tools and self-regulating water systems, at the GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything event.
- The UAE's tech sector is projected to reach $3.76 billion by 2025, indicating a significant growth in the digital investment sector.
- To further cement its position as a global hub for AI and digital investment, an exclusive European edition of the UAE-founded Investopia summit was announced for 2026 in Berlin.
- The UAE is actively transitioning from an oil-based economy to become a major hub for AI, with substantial investments in technology and global partnerships.
- By 2025, AI is projected to contribute 13.6% to the UAE's GDP, up from 6% in 2020, suggesting a shift towards a digital economy driven by AI.
- The UAE's solid digital infrastructure, including fiber-optic networks and 5G capabilities, make it a prime location for the development of cloud infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, and data-driven industries, offering potential for growth in the finance and business sectors.
