Digital Dubai Authority and KAOUN International finalise new partnership at GITEX GLOBAL 2024
Dubai, UAE – 15 October 2024:
Digital Dubai Authority, the government entity tasked
with driving the Emirate’s digital transformation, finalised an exciting new
partnership with KAOUN International on Tuesday, signing a Memorandum of
Understanding with the world-leading business events and trade fairs organiser
at GITEX GLOBAL 2024.
With KAOUN International organising and managing all
local and international GITEX events alongside its global affiliates, the
collaboration will enhance Digital Dubai Authority presence across the entire
GITEX ecosystem moving forward. The government entity will explore new
international technology markets through GITEX events while simultaneously
supporting KAOUN International as in exhibitor and sponsorship capacities.
While collectively contributing to the sustained
growth and success of key events – including GITEX AFRICA, GITEX EUROPE, GITEX
ASIA, and GITEX GLOBAL – in 2025 and beyond, the two will also explore future
collaboration opportunities.
His Excellency (H.E.) Helal Almarri, Director General
of Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, said: "The global strategic partnership between
Digital Dubai Authority and GITEX marks the first of many collaborations to
foster the sharing, transfer and development of capabilities and expertise with
the international digital community to create a universal knowledge economy. The
synergy generated from this partnership has the potential to influence
positively the digital cities roadmaps of many countries. It shall present to
the world the well-coordinated and agile approach that advances Dubai’s
achievement as a global digital hub."
His Excellency Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director
General of Digital Dubai Authority, also highlighted the significance of the
partnership, stating: “This
agreement reflects our commitment to fostering comprehensive national
collaborations, in line with the vision of our wise leadership, which
emphasizes that everyone plays a role in shaping Dubai’s future. Together with
KAOUN International, we aim to strengthen Dubai’s global standing as a model
for digital cities. We value our partner’s expertise in organizing world-class
events and view this partnership as a key driver in achieving our mutual goals,
aligned with the Dubai Digital Strategy, to solidify Dubai’s position as a
global digital hub.”
For Digital Dubai Authority and KAOUN International, the overarching objective is to support Dubai’s internationalization
strategy and showcase its digital development vision, accomplishments, and
expanding global partnership ecosystem.