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Hamdan says journey to future starts in Dubai

After touring Gitex 2022 on Friday, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed stated that the journey to the future starts in Dubai. The Crown Prince of Dubai praised Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, for his vision of creating "the world's largest tech show." On the final day of the showpiece event at Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on a dazzling array of designs and hi-tech innovations. Around 5,000 cutting-edge companies from 90 countries have taken center stage at the trade show, from flying cars and self-driving taxis to advanced robots on display. According to Sheikh Hamdan, over 138,000 people attended the five-day extravaganza. "The event's largest edition saw 5,000 exhibitors, of which 1,400 were new, and 138,000-plus visitors," said Sheikh Hamdan on Twitter. "Bright minds gathered in Dubai, where the journey to the future begins." Sheikh Mohammed paid a visit to Gitex on Tuesday. He claimed that his tour of the vast exhibition space demonstrated how knowledge-based economies would lead the charge into the future. He emphasized the importance of investing in the "most important wealth" of data to thrive on the global stage. Gitex showcased the most recent advancements and innovations in 5G, AI, cloud technology, cyber security, FinTech, blockchain, data analytics, and smart cities. BKM/ Expat Media
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