Photos: Day 1 of Gitex 2022 - the world’s largest tech show

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, today officially opened Gitex Global 2022, the world’s largest technology show at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

The biggest edition in the event’s history, the 42nd edition of Gitex Global, has brought together 5,000 leading technology companies from more than 90 countries across 26 sold-out halls and two million square feet of exhibition space at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The super-connector event, held from 10-14 October 2022, is set to welcome more than 100,000 attendees from 170 countries. Above, Ameca, the humanoid robot, interact with visitors at e& pavilion on the opening day of Gitex Global 2022.

This year’s event will see the biggest Unicorn meetup in Dubai, with 35 Unicorns looking to explore new opportunities and expand in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Above, Ehang from China is an autonomous aerial vehicle manufacturer, and it showcased a passenger ‘drone’ – the EH216 – at the e& (formerly Etisalat Group) pavilion.

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed said: “The record global participation in the 42nd edition of the event reflects Dubai’s profile as a hub for innovation, knowledge sharing, enterprise and networking in the international technology industry, a position it has built through focused investments over the last few decades.

Visitors at Digital Dubai pavilion on the opening day of Gitex Global 2022.

RTA driverless taxi on display at Gitex Global 2022. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Monday said the new driverless taxi that will be operational in the emirate by the end of next year will be priced more economical than any other limousine service.

Dubai Customs stand at Gitex Global is showcasing robots and drones used in inspections.

Leading AI and cloud computing company G42 will showcase how its next-generation tech is helping answer some of society’s most pressing questions.

GITEX provides 250 government entities with a showcase for their latest public-private partnerships and digital projects, including Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Police, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority and Digital Dubai.

Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India in Dubai, tours the India pavilion on the opening day of Gitex Global 2022.

Visitors at Oracle pavilion.

Xpeng X2 flying vehicle on the opening day of Gitex Global 2022.

An artist performs at Huawei stand at Gitex Global.

Visitors at Ericsson pavilion.