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GITEX GLOBAL
StatusActive
Genre
VenueDubai World Trade Center
LocationsDubai, United Arab Emirates
Inaugurated1981; 44 years ago (1981)
Attendance200,000
Organized byDubai World Trade Center
Websitewww.gitex.com
Virtual reality and gaming took centre stage at GITEX Global’s X-VERSE tent which displayed a variety of brands from the metaverse ecosystem

GITEX GLOBAL or GITEX (abb. of Gulf Information Technology Exhibition, a.k.a. GITEX Technology Week) is a computer expo held annually in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Dubai World Trade Center.[1] It is the MENA region’s largest tech expo[2] and the third largest ICT expo in the world.[3]

History

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The show was first launched in December 1981 as the GCE ("Gulf Computer Exhibition") and occupied Hall One of the Dubai World Trade Centre.[4] With the launch of MacWorld at the 1988 show, GCE changed its name to Gulf Information Technology Exhibition or GITEX, expanding to two halls of the exhibition centre.[5] It now fills the entire DWTC complex, together with additional halls added to the complex, comprising 27 halls and two million feet of exhibition space.[6]

In 2022 the name was changed to GITEX GLOBAL. This was done to distinguish the main event from other GITEX-branded regional exhibitions like GITEX ASIA, GITEX EUROPE or GITEX AFRICA.[7]

Typically GITEX GLOBAL features various multi-tech sectors, across separate halls. Usually it will also have large-scale government presence, with hundreds of government entities and public sector officials presenting government digital initiatives, innovations and projects, announcing public and private sector tech partnerships.[8][9]

In 2022, GITEX GLOBAL, organized by Dubai World Trade Centre, welcomed over 5000 companies[10]

In 2025, GITEX GLOBAL welcomed over 6800 exhibitors and set its new attendance record.[11] Main focus of the 2025 edition was AI[12] but also quantum computing, biotech and data infrastructure.[13]

GITEX Africa

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In October 2022, GITEX GLOBAL announced to start a new annual event outside Asia and chose Africa.[14]

GITEX Africa is an annual technology exhibition held in Morocco. The first edition took place in Marrakech from 31 May to 2 June 2023 and was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Morocco, Aziz Akhannouch. It has since been established as a recurring yearly event in the country.[15][16]

References

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  1. ^ "Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy announces activities planned for Gitex Global 2022". Khaleej Times. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  2. ^ "GITEX Tech Shows: Guide I DEXON Systems". DEXON Systems- Visual Quality Innovation. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  3. ^ "The National - Latest UAE news, sport & opinion". www.thenationalnews.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  4. ^ Bustani, Hareth Al. "Timeframe: How Gitex grew into one of the world's largest tech shows". The National. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  5. ^ "GITEX 2024: A Look Back at the Evolution of Dubai's Premier Tech Exhibition". Lucidity Insights. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  6. ^ "Africa set to become ICT investment destination". www.saudigazette.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012.
  7. ^ Halligan, Neil (30 September 2022). "Gitex to host first public flight of Chinese two-seater flying car". The National. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Gitex Global ends on strong note with new deals and partnerships". Gulf Today. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  9. ^ "Sharjah Government showcases 15 projects and initiatives at GITEX Technology Week 2022". ZAWYA. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  10. ^ Bhat, Divsha (30 September 2022). "Gitex Global 2022 to welcome over 5000 companies". Gulf Business. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  11. ^ Dayanand, Nivetha (2025-10-13). "Record-breaking GITEX 2025 puts AI and Dubai in global spotlight". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  12. ^ Pawluczuk, Mat (2025-10-22). "State of XR: Highlights from Expand North Star and GITEX Global". AR Insider. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  13. ^ "GITEX GLOBAL 2025: Record Turnout, AI Breakthroughs Set Stage for Next Tech Era - Oil & Gas Middle East". 2025-10-20. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  14. ^ "Gitex Global to Make its Africa Debut in 2023". East African Business Week. 14 October 2022. Archived from the original on October 14, 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  15. ^ Bleach, Tom (3 June 2023). "GITEX Africa 2023 Looks to Unlock Morocco's Tech Potential". The Fintech Times. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  16. ^ Elasraoui, Zayneb (2025-04-16). "GITEX Africa 2025 Closes with a Bold Vision for Africa's Digital Future". Morocco World News. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
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