ISLAMABAD: Pakistani information technology (IT) firms are poised to make a “lasting impression” by showcasing their tech potential at the four-day Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) 2024, the Pakistani embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday, a day before the exhibition’s opening in Dubai.
The annual GITEX Global exhibition is considered one of the world’s largest tech shows that connects industry leaders with major tech and innovation startups as well as government officials, expert investors and corporate buyers. This year’s exhibition will run from Oct. 14 till Oct. 18.
Pakistan aims to showcase its growing capabilities in the IT sector through a contingent of 24 leading exhibitors at the event, which offers an opportunity for companies to connect with global tech leaders, investors, and potential partners.
“The Government of Pakistan is facilitating a 156-square-meter exhibition space at the Dubai World Trade Center where Pakistani companies are poised to make a lasting impression,” the Pakistani embassy in Abu Dhabi said in a statement.
“This year’s participation underscores Pakistan’s growing influence in the global digital economy and reaffirms the country’s potential as a leading IT destination.”
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE Faisal Niaz Tirmizi said that the South Asian country was proud to be recognized as the ‘Tech Destination of the Year 2024’ by GITEX Global, which was a testament to Pakistan’s progress in IT and tech industries.
“This recognition reinforces Pakistan’s status as an emerging hub for digital innovation and entrepreneurship,” Ambassador Tirmizi was quoted as saying by the embassy.
Pakistan was declared the 2024 event’s “Tech Destination of the Year” following the participation of Pakistani IT firms in the previous GITEX editions, Sajjad Mustafa Syed, chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), told Arab News last week.
“There will be representation of IT sector of 180 countries, more than 200,000 sizeable trade buyers of IT services, 65,000 top-level IT executives from world over and 7,000 multinational companies of IT and allied industries [in the GITEX Global tech show],” he said on Friday, adding that Pakistani IT firms were expecting to generate leads of up to $500 million for the country.
GITEX Global is known for bringing together global tech giants, governments, start-ups, and investors, offering a platform for transformative innovations. Pakistan’s involvement in the event demonstrates its commitment to advancing its digital economy and enhancing its global footprint in the tech industry.
