Dubai Internet City
Dubai Internet City to showcase digital economy and innovation synergies between Dubai and Europe at GITEX Europe
16 May 2025
Dubai Internet City, the Middle East’s leading technology hub, is set to showcase the strength of Dubai’s digital economy and the UAE’s holistic tech ecosystem to drive synergies with European industry leaders at the inaugural edition of GITEX Europe, taking place in Berlin on 21-23 May.
Building on its successful presence at previous GITEX events, including the inaugural edition of GITEX Asia in Singapore this April, Dubai Internet City, one of TECOM Group PJSC’s 10 business districts, will leverage the premier tech platform to foster greater collaboration between UAE- and Europe-based technology companies and talent.
The Dubai Internet City Lounge at GITEX Europe will provide an unparalleled platform for exhibitors and visitors to explore opportunities within the district’s vibrant ecosystem. The district is home to more than 4,000 multinational companies, Fortune 500s, and start-ups including Google, Meta, and SAP, as well as 31,000+ professionals and 20 Innovation and research and development (R&D) Centres.
“Cultivating interconnectedness can accelerate sustained growth in the global digital economy, and Dubai Internet City is at the heart of fostering cooperation with the world's leading technology firms,” said Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President – Commercial at TECOM Group and Managing Director of Dubai Internet City. “For more than 25 years, our district has played a pivotal role in providing an integrated and attractive ecosystem for innovators, start-ups, and technology leaders from around the world, consolidating Dubai’s and the UAE’s position as a global hub for the digital economy, in line with the visionary goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ and the UAE Digital Economy Strategy.”
In addition to Dubai Internet City, TECOM Group’s start-up incubator in5 will attend GITEX Europe as part of the Dubai stand led by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. in5 will showcase success stories from its thriving ecosystem demonstrating the potential of UAE-based start-ups on the global stage.
Since its inception in 2013, in5 has been instrumental in nurturing the growth of more than 1,000 start-ups, providing them access to mentorship and sector-specific facilities across the tech, media, design, and science verticals. Start-ups supported by in5 have raised more than AED 7.8 billion in funding since the incubator’s inception, underscoring its significant contribution to Dubai’s and the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.