• High-level sessions with the UAE Cybersecurity Council, INTERPOL, global tech companies, and startups explore national cybersecurity strategies in a world of escalating AI threats.
• Global leaders unite to shape the future of the smart economy through artificial intelligence, data, robotics, and integrated infrastructure.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Day four of GITEX GLOBAL 2025 set a new standard for digital collaboration, as policymakers, cybersecurity leaders, and innovators convened to address the most pressing question of the age of intelligence: How do we secure a world driven by data and artificial intelligence? While cybersecurity and resilience dominated the day's discussions, the show floor remained a meeting place for the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data centers, robotics, and quantum computing, underscoring GITEX's breadth and unique impact.

As digital transformation accelerates, speakers called for a unified global response that places security, ethics, and trust at the heart of AI-driven progress. The 45th edition of GITEX Global continues to drive business and investment transformation until tomorrow, October 17, 2025, with more than 6,800 exhibitors, 2,000 startups, 1,200 investors, and delegates from over 180 countries convening at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Cyber Resilience: Building Trust in the Age of Intelligence

Today's program opened with a keynote address from His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, who highlighted the importance of this gathering, saying, "Nothing embodies the UAE's vision for technology and its position as a global convener like GITEX." His Excellency called on governments and institutions to prioritize capacity building in AI and risk management as national imperatives, adding, "We support proactive regulation, but it must be informed by knowledge. We need flexible policies to address the impact of AI as it evolves and manage it effectively at every step."

In a keynote speech titled "Cyber Resilience 2030: People, Politics, and Artificial Intelligence at the Heart of National Security," His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al Hammadi Al Kuwaiti, Chief Cybersecurity Officer for the UAE Government, presented how the country is advancing within an integrated framework that combines governance, AI threat monitoring, and community awareness. His Excellency emphasized that: "The key message is to establish a strong cyber culture across countries and society. Our people have been, and will always be, our first line of defense." On the main stage, the Cybersecurity Council also launched the "UAE Cybersecurity Vision 2025" report. His Excellency said during the launch: "Resilience is very important to us in the UAE, and this report reflects this. The focus is on capacity building, technology exchange, partnerships, and joint innovation."

Dr. Neil Jetton, INTERPOL's Director of Cybercrime, provided insights into the global body's coordinated strategy to combat transnational cybercrime, saying: "Criminals are using artificial intelligence to increase the scope, efficiency, and effectiveness of their operations. At INTERPOL, we bring together countries and relevant representatives from the private sector to work together on the steps needed to effectively combat cybercrime."

Energy storage technology pioneer Taavi Madberg, CEO and co-founder of Skeleton Technologies, raised important questions about the economics of AI, saying, "It's very important to reduce the cost of AI. If you can get 40% more computing power for the same amount of money, you can enable new applications in cancer research, climate change, and battery technology."

Liisa-Li Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of Estonia, highlighted the strategies of governments around the world to protect themselves against AI-driven threats through collaborative frameworks and strong governance, emphasizing: “Every cyberattack has ripple effects, so international cooperation between researchers, cyber specialists, companies, and governments is essential.”

Exhibitors look forward to the future of secure digital transformation.

In the exhibition halls, the momentum continued as cybersecurity leaders demonstrated how innovation and protection go hand in hand.

Huawei attracted attention with a comprehensive display of more than 80 solutions under the theme "Intelligence for All," combining five transformative axes that shape the intelligent economy: Accelerating Intelligent Industrial Transformation, Partner Park, Huawei Cloud, Intelligent Data Center, and Intelligent Campus. The company unveiled integrated industrial solutions that accelerate the national digital transformation for sovereign and hybrid operations. To enhance knowledge sharing, Huawei also launched the "ICT Skills Development Vision 2025" report in partnership with the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE) at GITEX Global.

Huawei's AI-driven network automation offerings, energy-efficient digital power systems, and advanced cybersecurity frameworks further strengthen its leadership in building the digital foundations for smarter cities, more resilient enterprises, and connected communities.

OPSWAT, a leader in critical infrastructure security, introduced the MetaDefender optical diode to ensure highly secure data transfer between OT and IT environments, along with the next generation of MetaDefender kiosks in stand, tower, and kiosk models that provide advanced protection for critical assets.

Fortinet, the global leader in AI-powered unified security solutions across networks, edges, and clouds, showcased its FortiGuard Incident Response and Readiness Suite – an expert-led, intelligence-driven suite of services and fully customized support that combines readiness, response, and continuous improvement within a predictable subscription model.

CrowdStrike introduced Falcon, its leading cloud-native security solution, which has reduced critical vulnerabilities by 98% across endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, data, and applications.

Memoranda of Understanding to Strengthen Dubai's Cyber Infrastructure

On the Memorandum of Understanding platform, Dubai Municipality and Fortinet International signed a strategic agreement to enhance the emirate's cybersecurity infrastructure, powered by artificial intelligence, in support of the development of secure digital systems and transformation in the government sector.

Day 5 Overview: The Conclusion of the 45th Edition

GITEX GLOBAL 2025 enters its final day tomorrow, concluding a week shaping the future of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud, quantum computing, data centers, mobility, biotechnology, digital health, and future energy.

With record crowds, groundbreaking product launches, and pivotal business partnerships, GITEX GLOBAL is poised to conclude on a high note, ahead of its historic move to the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai in 2026, from December 7 to 11.

About GITEX Global :

GITEX GLOBAL is the world's largest technology and artificial intelligence event, celebrating its 45th edition in 2025. Organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre ( DWTC ), the event will take place from October 13 to 17 at the centre, featuring more than 6,800 exhibitors, including 2,000 startups from 180 countries, 1,200 investors managing assets exceeding $1.1 trillion, and more than 40 unicorns. In 2026, it will move   GITEX Global Dubai has moved to its new home at the Dubai Exhibition Centre – Expo City, unveiling an entirely new format that kicks off on December 7 with a high-level summit, followed by an interactive exhibition from December 8 to 11. As the brand for the world's largest event   Today, GITEX extends to 14 cities across multiple continents, supporting dialogues that shape the future of vital global sectors. For more information: www.gitex.com

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