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Expand North Star Brings Attention to Future of Creativity and Spirit of Innovation on Final Day

Posted on أكتوبر 18, 2024 by Fatma abdelhamed

Expand North Star Brings Attention to Future of Creativity and Spirit of Innovation on Final Day

The UAE transforms into a global hub for startups, future unicorns, and investors,

as Expand North Star concludes its 9th edition with record-breaking international participation

The world’s largest startup and investment event shed light on the Impact of AI

on the Future of Creativity, Money, Blockchain and our Planet

Photo Caption: Expand North Star concludes its 9th edition with record breaking international participation

and thousands of visitors from over 100 countries

Dubai, UAE, 16 October 2024: Expand North Star 2024, the world’s largest startup andinvestment event, concluded today, breaking records in international participation and cementing the UAE’s position as the global nexus for technological innovation. The four-daymajor event attracted 1,800 startups, 1,200 investors managing assets exceeding $1 trillion, 59unicorns, and thousands of visitors from over 100 countries, transforming Dubai Harbour intoa bustling hub of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking ideas.

Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the powerhouse showcase reached the mark of 13,000 concierge-arranged meetings and 88% of startups participating for the first time, offering unrivaled networking opportunities.

Global Innovators Shine at Expand North Star

Expand North Star 2024 became a global innovation hub, bringing startups from all corners of the world,

from Europe, Asia, Africa, and as far as Latin America, as they showcased next-gen technologies—from AI and

quantum computing to sustainable transport and digital health solutions.

Debuting at the event, Austria’s CycloTech GmbH introduced CycloRotors, a sustainable,

electrically powered propulsion system for air mobility vehicles, promising unmatched maneuverability.

German-based Clockin offered small businesses a simple digitalisation tool for managing time tracking,

employee data, and product management. Fabian Ebbert, CSO, Clockin,

said: “Our tech is best for companies with deskless workforce of about 50 employees and provides solutions like

time tracking, employee management, and job cost management.

We came to ENS to understand if there is a need for our product in the UAE,

and it seems like ample small companies haven’t digitalised their processes yet.

So, if things work out well with our new partners, we will expand here.

” From South Korea, EYL Inc. presented its Quantum Random Number Generation chip,

strengthening IoT security by generating powerful encryption keys. Meanwhile, Physio showcased an AI-powered

device for predicting and managing neurodegenerative diseases.

UAE’s Wamda AI wowed with its Sharp Vision camera system, mirroring human vision and extending operational range by up to 100 times,

revolutionising industries like security and smart cities.

Photo Caption: 9th edition of Expand North Star shed light on the Impact of AI on the Future of Creativity, Money, Blockchain and our Planet

AI Sparks Interesting Conversations on Human Creativity at Marketing Mania As AI reshapes media and marketing, big questions loom about the future of human creativity. One of the panels highlighted how consumers must discern quality with an exponential growth in content creators and AI expected to disrupt the industry.

Sir Martin Sorrell, Founder & Executive Chairman of S4 Capital plc, UK, took it further

and said: “Media planning and buying business will turn upside down. There are almost 250,000

people in the big firms who will not have jobs in the next three years for two reasons:

Their tasks are relatively inefficient,

and the second is a lack of transparency.” He closed with a compelling takeaway:

“Learn three languages- Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, and Code.”

This year also saw the debut of Sonar+D Creative Summit, set up in partnership with Sonar,

which brought in a host of technological proposals in an exhibition space.

Prominent speakers across the show discussed the future of creativity.

Among those that took to the stage were, Neil Patel, Co-founder, NP Digital, USA; Mayank Yadav,

Director of Product, Reddit, USA; Andrea Faroppa, Head, Sonar+D, Spain; and Prashant Saran, Director -Operations, Amazon, UAE.

GITEX GLOBAL Paves Way for the Evolution of Deep Tech

Fully aligned with GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star placed deep tech at the heart of its
discussions. Thomas Debass, Chief Partnership Officer at the US State Department was
among the speakers who emphasises the importance of deep tech. He said: “This platform is a
public-private partnership in action. The Government of Dubai is hosting the world, and what
impresses me most is Dubai’s vision for the future. This is where the Museum of the Future
exists—not just as a symbol but as a challenge to think about what’s next. Deep tech feels like
the distant future, yet GITEX is making it happen now, even expanding into Morocco.”

Tech Transfer 3.0: Bridging Innovation and Real Innovation

Powered by Deep Tech MENA and GIE (Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship), Expand North
Star also launched Tech Transfer 3.0, a platform bringing together research institutes and
scientists to turn breakthrough innovations into tangible products. Attendees had the chance to
get up close with cutting-edge prototypes and demos from leading institutions like Johns
Hopkins University, Virginia Tech, MIT, IE, and Georgia Tech. These showcased AI based
concepts and STEM research initiatives, fueling the transformation to real world applications.

Spectacular Finale: Holo by Eric Prydz

As Expand North Star 2024 now concluded, the tech fever continues with GITEX GLOBAL, the
world’s largest tech and startup event, which is running until Friday. Swedish DJ Eric Prydz will
take the stage at Expo City Arena on 18 October for the grand finale, debuting his spectacular
HOLO show in Dubai. This immersive audio-visual experience will blend Prydz’s iconic beats
with eye-catching 3D hologram, closing out a week of celebrating technology.

Expand North Star 2024, the world’s largest start-up event

Posted on أكتوبر 18, 2024 by Fatma abdelhamed

Most Innovative European and British Start-ups to Take Over Dubai this October with their Largest Presence ever at Expand North Star

Expand North Star 2024, the world’s largest start-up event, will gather over 2,000 exhibiting start-ups at the Dubai Harbour, 400-plus hailing from Europe

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Expand North Star, the world’s largest start-up event, returns from 13-16 October 2024 to the iconic Dubai Harbour,

featuring its biggest European and British participation ever seen.

The 9^th edition of the landmark start-up show based in Dubai is expected to bring together over 2,000 start-ups,

with more than 400 from Europe and the United Kingdom joining the four-day exhibition.

Hosted by Dubai Chambers and organised by Dubai World Trade Centre,

Expand North Star is part of GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech event.

Exhibiting start-ups will be showcasing their solutions and real applications in Agritech, Artificial Intelligence,

Climate Tech, Fintech, Health Tech, HR Tech, Mobility, Creative Economy, Software as a Service, and more.

Germany is leading among the new country pavilions from the region,

with 40 start-ups debuting at the show this year, followed by Ireland, Poland, Latvia, Austria, and Portugal.

Returning participants include the United Kingdom, with 50 start-ups on their flagship stand,

a twofold growth compared to their participation in 2023. Close behind are France, Italy, and Turkey.

Omar Hassan, Managing Director of Global Growth Hub in the UK said:

“We are thrilled to have the fastest-growing technology companies joining this year’s delegation, spanning across

FinTech, AI, Sustainability and EdTech.”

As the world’s third most valuable start-up ecosystem, with a market value exceeding $1.1 trillion,

the UK is home to over 150 unicorns and 25,000 funded start-ups, many of which are poised to scale up,

according to global data company Dealroom.

This challenging journey can be significantly enhanced through a trusted connector,

enabling companies to forge impactful cross-regional collaborations and explore new investment opportunities.

“Expand North Star as a global platform provides UK tech with a great path and connectivity both into local markets

in the region and beyond, particularly in Asia and Africa.

The delegation is ready to explore expansion into the UAE, a

nd that will be the biggest takeaway for many participants,” said Hassan.

Investors and Unicorns Capitalize on Unmatched Opportunities at Expand North Star

According to Crunchbase, European start-ups saw a 31% increase in funding only in Q2 2024,

reaching nearly $16 billion compared to the previous quarter.

This represents a 17% rise year over year, with significant growth in both early and late-stage funding

and surpassing Asian start-ups’ funding for the first time on a quarterly basis.

The region’s most visionary investors will be present at Expand North Star 2024,

representing 30% of the more than 1,200 investors and VCs from around the world gathering in Dubai.

Visitors can have the chance to see SpeedInvest,

one of Europe’s most active early-stage investors with over €1 billion assets under management (AuM)

and offices in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, and Vienna.

The premier lineup of investors also includes the deep biotech fund H Tree Capital from the UK,

the Estonian accelerator and fund Startup Wise Guys,

the consumer tech and fintech investment company Prediction Capital from Switzerland,

the Portuguese R&D-focused venture capital M4 Ventures, among many others. VCs, accelerators,

and investors will join an exclusive programme of meetings, eagerly anticipated panel discussions on stage,

and the Supernova Challenge, the world’s largest pitch competition with a $200,000 cash prize.

Beyond the unparalleled investors

, this record-breaking edition of Expand North Star will connect the audience with over 65 global unicorns,

with extensive participation from Europe and the UK’s most influential companies, such as Volocopter,

the German aircraft manufacturer launching the world’s first sustainable and scalable urban air mobility business later this year.

The conference agenda will feature unicorn giants BitPanda from Austria,

with over four billion US dollars valuation and nearly three million customers,

and Climeworks, Swiss unicorn backed by Microsoft Climate Fund and the technology provider holding a 10-year

carbon removal offtake agreement to support Microsoft’s commitment to become carbon negative by 2030.

Expand North Star is the powerhouse start-up event inspired by GITEX GLOBAL,

the world’s largest tech show, returning for its 44^th edition from 14-18 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Together, the shows spearhead the world’s biggest tech takeover in Dubai,

presenting 6,700 exhibiting companies from 180-plus countries across 41 halls.

For more information, visit: www.expandnorthstar.com

ITIDA and NTI Conclude 2024 Summer Internship Program

Posted on أكتوبر 17, 2024 by Fatma abdelhamed

ITIDA and NTI Conclude 2024 Summer Internship Program,

Empowering Over 1,700 ICT Students with In-Demand Tech Skills in AI,

Cybersecurity, and Software Development

Cairo – Egypt, 17 October 2024: The Information Technology Industry Development Agency

(ITIDA) announced that it has successfully concluded its annual Summer Internship Program,

training over 1700 ICT students from various Egyptian governorates on the latest technological trends.

The program is conducted in collaboration with the National Telecommunications Institute (NTI).
ITIDA’s Summer Internship Program, launched in 2014, is one of its key human capacity development initiatives.

It provides free, hands-on training on the latest technological trends to computer science and engineering students.

This year, Students in Engineering and IT faculties have received training on the latest technological trends,

precisely in the fields of 5G Technologies (22 trainees), Artificial Intelligence (282 trainees),

Amazon Web Services Cloud (91 trainees), Big Data Analysis (59 trainees),

and Cisco CCNA (324 trainees).

The training tracks also covered Cyber Ops Associate (232 trainees),

Data Analysis skills for freelancers (100 trainees), Digital Design using FPGA (103 trainees),

Graphic Design (55 trainees), and Internet of things Applications (IoT) (95 trainees). Additionally

, the program MEAN-Stack Web Development (63 trainees), Red Hat systems Administration (98 trainees),

and Web Design (190 trainees).

Engineer Ahmed ElZaher, CEO of ITIDA, noted:

“It is essential to prepare university students across Egypt to enhance their digital capabilities and empower them

to become skilled professionals. We’re dedicated to equipping Egypt’s future tech talents with the latest skills.

Our free training program aims to prepare them for the job market, boost their employability,

and enable them to explore freelancing opportunities,”.

ElZaher highlighted the close collaboration between ITIDA and NTI,

commending the institute’s extensive experience in executing and managing training programs that aim to enhance digital skills in various IT fields.

The 2024 Summer Internship Program has trained more 1700 talented and motivated students,

across the country, with 615 trainees from the Northern governorates and the Nile Delta,

528 from Greater Cairo region, 484 from Upper Egypt, and 87 from the Canal governorates.

Dr. Ahmed Khattab, Director of NTI,

stated that training Egyptian university students on the latest technological trends before graduation is a priority for the Institute.

This program provides students with the opportunity to engage closely with technology and acquire practical skills that align with the demands of the local, regional, and international job markets, thereby opening opportunities for

Egyptian talent to access new markets.

Khattab added: “This summer, trainees in the program received scientific training,

in addition to free practical courses by renowned international companies’ academies,

such as Cisco Academy, Amazon Academy, Huawei Academy, Red Hat Academy,

and others affiliated with the Institute.

Additionally, students were trained in freelancing skills and personal development alongside technical tracks,

equipping them for job opportunities before graduation and meeting the needs of both local

and global job markets.”

Minister of CommunicationsExplores Innovation at Dell Technologies Center of Excellence in Egypt

Posted on أكتوبر 14, 2024 by Fatma abdelhamed

Media Alert

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Explores Innovation at Dell Technologies Center of Excellence in Egypt

• Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat, and Eng. Ahmed El Zaher, CEO of ITIDA, visited Dell’s Center of Excellence (COE) as part of the country’s commitment to positioning itself as a leading global business and technology hub.

• Dell’s COE has served as a hub for technology investments in the region for over 15 years.

• The center plays a key role in driving Egypt‘s digital transformation agenda by offering world-class technology solutions, customer services, and knowledge transfer programs.

Cairo, Egypt – October 13, 2024: H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Eng. Ahmed El Zaher, CEO of ITIDA, today visited Dell’s Center of Excellence (COE). The visit is part of the Egypt’s ongoing commitment to accelerate its digital transformation agenda and strengthen its position as a global technology hub.

During the visit, the Minister and his delegation met with Dell’s regional leaders, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to becoming a digital powerhouse and highlighting the pivotal role of AI in driving this transformation.

H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology,

highlighted the strategic importance of Egypt as a destination for offshoring, stating,

“The government remains committed to fostering a compelling investment climate within the ICT sector.

We are actively encouraging global companies to leverage the competitive advantages Egypt offers to fuel their growth while strengthening our position as a leading hub for outsourcing and

IT services exports. Moreover, we are committed to nurturing innovation as a cornerstone of our economic and social development.

Through robust collaborations with leading global tech companies, we are working diligently to realize our vision of a digital economy,

enhancing the competitiveness of Egypt’s ICT sector,

and creating abundant job opportunities for our youth across various IT disciplines.”

Dell’s Egypt COE commenced its operations in 2009 and is one of four global Dell Technologies’ Centers globally. Since its inception,

the COE serves markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, America, and Asia with over 12 languages,

leveraging Egypt’s distinct advantages as a central hub for technology innovation and IT services.

Eng. Ahmed El Zaher, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) said:

“Egypt’s unique combination of a vast, young, and highly skilled talent pool, coupled with its strong

infrastructure and supportive government policies, makes it a prime destination for outsourcing services.

The 15-year success of Dell Technologies’ Center of Excellence in Egypt;

delivering latest technological solutions to businesses and organizations across the EMEA region,

is a testament to our country’s ability to foster a thriving environment for global delivery operations.

Our commitment to innovation, empowering businesses,

and reinforcing our position as a leading offshoring destination remains unwavering.”

Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice-President, Central Eastern Europe, Middle East,

Turkey and Africa (CEEMETA), Dell Technologies added:

“We are honored and proud to host H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat,

and Eng. Ahmed El Zaher at our Center of Excellence in Egypt.

I’m very proud of the success we have achieved and the positive impact we have made in the ICT industry through the COE,

which truly reflects our ambition to harness technology, including the rapid adoption of AI,

to drive human progress. AI is playing a transformative role in shaping Egypt’s digital future, and we are committed to advancing its integration for broader societal benefits. I would also like to extend my gratitude for the government’s continued support and dedication to our business operations and growth in the country.”

Beyond its operational success, the CoE is dedicated to bridging the digital divide in Egypt. The center leads various youth skill development programs and fosters collaborations with academic institutions to equip the next generation of talent with essential skills for the digital age.

Egypt has emerged as a tech talent hub in recent years, with its huge pool of highly skilled workforce and qualified IT professionals. The country produces around 740,000 university graduates per year, with a 28% of them in STEM fields.

Dell’s Center of Excellence in Egypt has been successful in receiving numerous patents and is a leading provider of services across project management, logistics,

content management, technical support, and pre-sales and post-sales.

Dell Technologies remains committed to transforming IT and helping customers shape their digital futures,

enhancing the global reputation of Egypt as a leading destination for technology innovation and services.