GITEX GLOBAL 2025 set a new standard in global digital collaboration as cybersecurity
AI trust, and quantum resilience took center stage Ministers, CISOs, and industry leaders
from around the world convened to redefine the pillars of digital security, cyber resilience
and economic transformation amid rising AI threats
Cybersecurity and AI Trust: The Core of National Digital Strategies
GITEX GLOBAL H E Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence
Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, emphasized the UAE’s role as a
global technology hub”GITEX embodies the UAE’s vision and leadership in technology
We must prioritize AI capacity-building and risk management through agile, well-informed
regulation to effectively manage AI’s evolving impact
Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, unveiled the UAE
Cybersecurity Vision 2025 report, highlighting an integrated framework combining governance
AI-driven threat detection, and public cyber awareness He stressed the importance of
cultivating a strong cyber culture”People remain our first line of defense in building national cyber resilience
Global Collaboration Against Cybercrime and AI-Driven Threats
Dr Neal Jetton, Director of Cybercrime at INTERPOL, outlined the international fight
against cybercrime, noting the increased use of AI by criminals
“INTERPOL unites countries and private sector leaders to enhance global
cybercrime defenses against increasingly sophisticated AI-driven attacks
Estonia’s Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, H E Liisa-Ly Pakosta, highlighted the vital
role of international cooperation”Every cyberattack impacts beyond borders, making global
collaboration essential for resilient digital nations
Innovation on the Show Floor: Leading Cybersecurity and AI Solutions
GITEX 2025’s exhibition showcased cutting-edge innovations shaping secure
digital transformation Huawei presented over 80 AI-driven solutions across industrial
intelligence, cloud services, data centers, and intelligent campuses. The launch of the
ICT Skills Development Insights Report 2025 in partnership with UNESCO IITE reinforced
efforts to build a skilled digital workforc
OPSWAT demonstrated advanced cybersecurity solutions including the MetaDefender
Optical Diode for secure OT/IT data transfer, while Fortinet showcased FortiGuard Incident
Response & Readiness, offering AI-powered, subscription-based cybersecurity services
CrowdStrike highlighted its cloud-native Falcon platform, which has achieved a 98% reduction
in critical vulnerabilities across endpoints, cloud workloads, and identity protection
Strategic Partnerships to Strengthen Dubai’s Cybersecurity Infrastructure
A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Dubai Municipality and
Fortinet International to enhance AI-enabled cybersecurity frameworks across Dubai’s public
sector, bolstering secure digital infrastructure and smart city initiatives
Looking Ahead: GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Wrap-Up and Future Vision
As GITEX GLOBAL 2025 approaches its final day on October 17, the event continues to drive
innovation across AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, quantum technologies, data centers, robotics
and digital health The 45th edition has attracted over 6,800 exhibitors, 2,000 startups, 1,200 investors
and delegates from 180+ countries, underscoring GITEX’s status as a premier global tech platform
Next year, GITEX GLOBAL will move to the new Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, running
from December 7-11, 2026, promising even greater opportunities for digital transformation and business growth
