AI takes centre stage as Gitex Global opens in Dubai

Gitex Global opened to packed auditoriums on Monday as over 6,000 companies from across the globe gathered at the largest tech event in the region.

Over 180,000 visitors are expected to visit the five-day event being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Visitors at the e& pavilion at Gitex Global, one of the event’s gold sponsors. The conglomerate is debuting its autonomous self-service store and its AI-powered trade-in machine at its Al Kifaf location in Dubai.

Visitors at a Government of Fujairah stand at Gitex.

Exhibitors at the Government of Abu Dhabi pavilion on the first day of Gitex.

An exhibitor demonstrates the new facial recognition smart gate technology at the RTA pavilion in the opening day of Gitex. The smart gates will be applicable to Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, buses, taxis and marine transport fare payments. Commuters will not be required to use tickets, nol cards, or credit cards.

Exhibitors at the Government of Sharjah pavilion at the opening day of Gitex.

A visitor at the RTA pavilion at Gitex.

Visitors at the DEWA pavilion take a closer look at robots during the first day of Gitex.

Exhibitors at the Zayed University stand at Gitex.

Over 40 workshops will be held during the five-day Gitex Global.