The world’s largest tech event GITEX GLOBAL 2022 in Dubai is about the start of the digital and entrepreneurial revolution. UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama said in his welcome speech that the UAE and Dubai believe in the power of globalisation. He added that he hoped the discussions at GITEX Global would create ‘sparks’ capable of changing the world. Chief AI scientist, Dr.Tian Qi spoke about the possibilities of artificial intelligence in the first session of the summit. Artificial intelligence is capable of making great contributions to the world of science, from weather forecasting to supporting the discovery of new drugs. Users should have the freedom to own digital assets and decide how to use and sell them. Web 3.0 and blockchain are an opportunity to take back ownership of assets, he added. The first session was also attended by Dimitrios Dosis, President of Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mastercard, a leading payment network processor. Dimitrios Dosis said Mastercard’s investment in CipherTrace will help learn more about cryptocurrencies and ensure greater transparency. GITEX is organized with the participation of 5,000 exhibitors in an area of two million square feet. In the 42nd edition of GITEX, which will be held till October 14, the world’s leading IT companies will present their most innovative products. More than 1,000 experts from 90 countries and more than 5,000 companies are part of GITEX.
