Largest Gitex technology week set to focus on AI, startups.

The annual Gitex Technology Week will strongly focus on startups, Artificial Intelligence and all those new age technologies and experiences that benefit the masses at large.

Featuring over 4,500 exhibitors from 100-plus countries, the 38th edition of the largest gathering of IT companies and executives in the Mena region will see 80 per cent higher participation of technology startups to 700-plus companies as compared to last year's edition. The five-day event will offer unique solutions to over hundreds of global investors descending down from all over the world for the exhibition and competing for more than Dh1 million in prizes.

Trixie LohMirmand, senior vice-president for events management, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), expects over 100,000 visitors at this year's edition, more than...