Digital Dubai Authority and KAOUN International finalise new partnership at GITEX GLOBAL 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.
