Tariq Halawani, executive director of enterprise solutions at Microsoft UAE, discusses Microsoft’s participation at GITEX GLOBAL 2023.

A key highlight is the VIP demo of a digital companion that can complete government services in 75 languages. This AI-powered interface seamlessly communicates with visitors to provide assistance on a variety of tasks, such as renewing driving licenses, applying for UAE Golden Visas, and paying traffic fines.

Microsoft is also showcasing its latest AI solutions and services designed to transform key industries in the region, including government, healthcare, education, and financial services. These solutions provide a state-of-the-art platform for organizations to develop their own innovative technologies that suit their individual needs.

At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Hatem Dowidar, group CEO at e&, shares the company’s current strategic priorities and key drivers of growth in the evolving telecom landscape. He also discusses the recent innovations that e& is investing in to enhance its services and customer experience.
Additionally, Dowidar elaborates on e&’s sustainability initiatives and how they align with the company’s corporate strategy, as e& is the principal technology provider for COP28.

At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Reem Asaad, vice president at Cisco Middle East & Africa, discusses with Economy Middle East the prevailing trends in the technology industry today and Cisco’s strategic initiatives aimed at assisting businesses in their embrace of these transformative trends. Additionally, she unveils the innovative solutions showcased by Cisco at GITEX and outlines the cybersecurity measures that Cisco has implemented in the region, reinforcing digital security.

At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Amnah Ajmal, executive vice president of Market Development for the EEMEA region at Mastercard, discusses the cutting-edge technologies and trends currently shaping the payments landscape. She highlights Mastercard’s adept utilization of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to craft solutions that enhance the well-being of both customers and partners. Furthermore, Amnah sheds light on Mastercard’s steadfast commitment to innovation, emphasizing their active collaboration with fintech enterprises to maintain a pioneering edge in the industry.

At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Mona Naqvi, global head of sustainable capital markets at S&P Global, discusses S&P’s first participation at GITEX and its impact on regional sustainable capital markets. She emphasizes the influence of sustainable finance and the role of ESG data in empowering investments and businesses in the Middle East. She also outlines emerging trends in the region’s sustainable capital markets and S&P Global’s preparedness to contribute to these changes.

At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Lucky La Riccia, vice president and head of cloud, software and services at Ericsson Middle East and Africa offers a compelling presentation highlighting the cutting-edge solutions that Ericsson is unveiling at the event. With remarkable insight, he explores the current dominant trends in the ever-evolving cloud, software, and services market. In addition, La Riccia elaborates on Ericsson’s strategic vision to expedite the secure digital transformation endeavors of their clientele. He concludes by sharing his perspective on the future of cloud computing within the Middle East and Africa region.

At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Hyther Nizam, president of Zoho Middle East and Africa and vice president of products for Zoho, delineates the pivotal role that innovation plays in shaping Zoho’s technological and product development strategies. With an insightful outlook, he sheds light on emerging trends within the Middle East and Africa’s dynamic technology landscape. Nizam discusses how Zoho stands ready to not only adapt but also take a leading position in this ever-evolving environment. Furthermore, he delves into Zoho’s steadfast commitment to data privacy and security, addressing the mounting concerns of today.

 

 

At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Safder Nazir, senior vice president, public sector at Huawei Middle East and Central Asia presents the key highlights and objectives for Huawei’s participation at GITEX 2023. Nazir goes into details about how businesses and organizations may lessen their environmental impact by using the Huawei Net Zero Campus, and more.

In an interview with Economy Middle East, Shahebaz Khan, head of commercial and money movement solutions for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at Visa discusses the current challenges facing banks as well as the role that Visa is playing in expanding the use of digital wallets in emerging markets as part of investing in borderless money-movement networks.
He also discusses Visa’s money movement network in detail, including its partnerships, reach, Visa Direct, cross-border payments, and overall statistics.

Cinzia Farisè, CEO of Oman Cables Industry, discusses with Economy Middle East the importance of sustainable urban development in creating more environmentally friendly and resilient cities for the future. She also shares more information about the SHE STEMS program as well as the company’s expansion plans in the region.