The 44th Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) will wrap up in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Friday after showcasing exciting applications for artificial intelligence (AI) as well as advancements in robotics and vehicles.
As one of the world's three largest IT exhibitions and the biggest computer and electronics show in the Middle East, the expo has attracted over 6,500 companies from more than 180 countries. This edition of the event highlighted a different major theme on each of its five days - tech investment, super AI, cybersecurity, data management and futurism.
The exhibition also expanded its scale this year, occupying over 40 exhibition halls.
The standout highlight was undoubtedly AI, showcased across ten dedicated halls featuring cutting-edge technologies and applications.
Themed "AI in everything," the AI section illustrated the transformative impact of the emerging field across various sectors including sustainable development, healthcare, education, and digital finance, allowing attendees to envision a future where AI is omnipresent.
In a notable exhibit, visitors could take a selfie and input commands to apply various filters using AI.
Myriad Chinese tech companies also made their mark at GITEX, showcasing their latest innovations and injecting vitality into global innovation.
Another standout attraction was a dual-mode flying car, which captivated attendees with its ability to switch from "land mode" to "flight mode" by deploying its arms and rotors, promising a glimpse into the future of urban transportation.
Gulf IT expo to close in Dubai with focus on AI
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected the cities of Anqing and Hefei in east China's Anhui Province on Thursday afternoon.
Xi visited the Liuchi Alley in Tongcheng City under Anqing and the Hefei Binhu Science City.
During the visits, he learnt about the local efforts to carry forward fine traditional Chinese culture, promote cultural-ethical progress, advance institutional innovation of science and technology, and accelerate the application of scientific and technological advances.
Being part of the Yangtze River Delta, Anhui Province boasts beautiful landscapes and a rich cultural heritage.
It covers an area of 140,100 square kilometers and has a population of 61.21 million.
In the first half of 2024, its GDP reached 2.3967 trillion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 5.3 percent.
To comprehensively deepen reforms and promote high-quality development in manufacturing, Anhui is focused on building a "4433" trillion-yuan industrial system. The goal is to cultivate four trillion-yuan industries, four industries exceeding 500 billion yuan, three exceeding 300 billion yuan, and three exceeding 100 billion yuan by 2027.
Anhui Province has further enhanced its capacity for technological innovation by integrating reforms in education, technology, and talent systems. The strategical emerging industries driven by innovation are continuously growing, with technological advancements turning into new momentum for high-quality development.
As a major grain-producing area, Anhui's grain output has reached 40 billion kilograms for seven consecutive years.
Anhui is systematically advancing ecological protection and restoration while accelerating the green transformation of its development model. Over the past 10 years, energy consumption per unit of GDP in the province has decreased by 30 percent.
With a long and rich history and profound cultural heritage, Anhui is actively promoting cultural prosperity and development. The aim is to stimulate cultural innovation and creativity and accelerate the establishment of a thriving and strong cultural province.
Brief look at Anhui Province as Xi goes on inspection tour
