With sleek styling, adaptability and performance, two-in-one convertible laptops are bridging the gap between work and social experiences and are set to become a top seller at GITEX Shopper Spring Edition.
Drawing an impressive line-up of retailers and brands from around the world, the retail extravaganza will again be a magnet for shoppers, technology enthusiasts and students alike who will take advantage of the 35,000 products, bundle offers and competitions, all under one roof.
The four-day retail event returns to Dubai World Trade Center through Saturday, where leading electronic retailers in the region will showcase the latest technology gadgets and products.
With 25 percent of UAE residents planning to purchase a desktop or a laptop in the next six months, brands and retailers will be out in full force at GITEX Shopper Spring, offering shoppers the latest range of laptops from Acer, Apple, Dell and Lenovo to Microsoft and HP, among others at unbeatable offers.
Today’s consumers demand more from their devices, and computing is no different. Hybrid products such as two-in-one laptops, a laptop that can serve as a tablet by flipping or removing the keyboard to give the user access to a touch screen, are ideal.
Leading UAE retailer Sharaf DG is predicting two-in-one convertible laptops to be a show highlight at the tech retail event.
Nilesh Khalkho, CEO of Sharaf DG, said: “We will have a full range of two-in-one convertible laptops from all popular brands — HP X360, Lenovo Yoga, Acer Spin and Swift Series, Asus UX and TP Series plus Dell Inspirion 3168 & 5378. There is a huge demand for two-in-one laptops in the market today as they offer a lot of flexibility, and are ideally suited for leisure and business wherever you are.”
GITEX Shopper Spring 2017 opens from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tickets for GITEX Shopper are priced at AED25 ($7) and are available to buy online at gitexshopperdubai.com and Platinum List, as well as UAE Exchange outlets. Entry is free for children below the age of five.
Two-in-one convertible laptops set to be top ticket item at GITEX Shopper
Two-in-one convertible laptops set to be top ticket item at GITEX Shopper
ITC Infotech accelerates Vision 2030 through digital hub in Riyadh
ITC Infotech’s commitment to delivering real digital change in the Middle East is reinforced by strengthening collaboration and working more closely with customers on the ground. The establishment of its Digital and AI Engineering Hub in Riyadh brings superior digital engineering and AI skills closer to businesses, allowing for speedier collaboration, localized innovation, and solutions targeted to regional needs. This strategic expansion aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and underscores ITC Infotech’s long-standing emphasis on partnership-led growth and customer-centric innovation.
The hub was officially inaugurated on Jan. 15 by Sanjiv Puri, chairman and managing director of ITC Ltd. This facility is designed to help enterprises leverage advanced technologies and convert digital ambitions into measurable business outcomes. This move aligns closely with Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build a knowledge-driven economy powered by innovation and technology.
Saudi Arabia’s digital leap
Vision 2030 is more than just economic diversification; it is a clear blueprint for creating a technologically advanced society. This vision is centered on the integration of artificial intelligence and digital engineering, which are transforming industries and enabling long-term, sustainable growth. The strategic importance of AI is clear, with the Saudi Data and AI Authority estimating that it may add $135 billion to the Kingdom’s GDP by 2030. This commitment is supported by significant investments, including $14.9 billion announced at LEAP 2025 to advance digital infrastructure, talent, and next-generation technologies, as well as historic projects like the $2.7 billion Hexagon Data Center in Riyadh. Together, these efforts are laying the foundation for a secure, resilient, and future-ready digital ecosystem that can support AI adoption, data-driven governance, and smart city development at scale.
What the hub offers
ITC Infotech’s Riyadh hub is designed to fuel this momentum by focusing on three core areas:
- AI-powered platforms: Delivering predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and data-driven insights to help businesses transition from reactive operations to proactive strategies.
- Digital engineering solutions: Leveraging Industry 4.0-driven smart manufacturing capabilities, integrating AI-led modeling, connected systems, and advanced analytics to optimize production performance, improve asset utilization, and proactively reduce operational and quality risks across the engineering lifecycle.
- Cloud-native architectures: Building agile, secure, and resilient ecosystems that enable faster innovation and seamless integration across enterprise systems.
These capabilities are designed to enable organizations to innovate, scale, and compete in a rapidly evolving digital economy. Beyond technology, the hub is fundamentally anchored in building a team of the region, from the region, for the region and for global impact. Through structured skill-building programs, deep partnerships with academia, systematic knowledge transfer, and immersive, hands-on delivery models, the hub is creating a future-ready Saudi workforce fully aligned with Vision 2030 and capable of serving both national and international priorities.
Driving enterprise transformation
The ITC Infotech hub aims to enable transformation rather than simply deploy technology. By driving AI adoption, accelerating digital engineering, and building cloud-native ecosystems, ITC Infotech seeks to help businesses:
- develop new business models to meet evolving market needs.
- improve operational efficiency through predictive insights and automation.
- support sustainability goals by optimizing resources and reducing risks.
- build a skilled local workforce capable of leading future innovations.
These outcomes support enterprises as they transition to more resilient, data-driven, and digitally mature operating models.
The road ahead
ITC Infotech is a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Limited, one of India’s largest conglomerates, with over 25 years of experience as a trusted technology services partner to enterprises globally. The company focuses on next-generation enterprise transformation, delivering services across infrastructure and application modernization, cloud, cybersecurity, digital engineering, and AI-led innovation.
As Saudi Arabia continues its digital journey, ITC Infotech’s combination of global expertise, strong local presence, and collaborative delivery model positions it as a long-term partner in advancing Vision 2030. ITC Infotech’s hub in Riyadh reflects this commitment, bringing advanced capabilities closer to customers, investing in local talent, and enabling enterprises to adopt AI at scale as they compete in an increasingly digital world.
