Dubai gears up to host GITEX GLOBAL 2025, one of the largest tech gatherings worldwide, Arageek named as a Media Partner

Dubai is once again preparing to host one of the biggest gatherings in the world of tech and AI. From 13 to 17 October 2025, the emirate will welcome GITEX GLOBAL 2025, a mammoth event stretching across more than 40 exhibition halls between Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour. With over 6,500 companies, 1,800 startups, 1,200 investors, and an expected 200,000 visitors flying in from 180 countries, it’s safe to say it’s not just another exhibition—it’s a full-on global convergence of ideas.

And here’s the kicker: Arageek has been named an official media partner for this year’s edition. That’s quite a milestone. From what I’ve seen in past editions, the event isn’t just about flashy tech demos—it’s where governments announce digital strategies, corporates scout for breakthroughs, and founders get their first shot in front of international investors. It can feel like trying to drink from a firehose, but that’s the beauty of it.

This year’s spotlight shines firmly on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and digital infrastructure—the holy trinity of emerging tech. Dedicated platforms, such as AI Everything, GITEX Quantum Expo, DigiHealth & Biotech, Cyber Valley, and Expand North Star, will give each sector breathing room to flaunt its innovations. Whether you’re into future cities, supply chains, or cybersecurity, chances are there’ll be something spot on for you.

Arageek’s focus during the week will be on unpacking the hype. Think real-world testing of AI tools, assessing whether “multilingual” models actually hold up in Arabic, or digging into whether digital health products really work outside demo booths. As a personal aside, I remember walking through a GITEX hall years back—it was a bit of a faff trying to navigate between fintech robots and VR startups, but those random conversations at small booths often sparked the most interesting stories. That’s why I reckon the startup zone will be one of the highlights again this year.

On the flip side, while GITEX always dazzles with scale, sometimes the challenge is separating genuine breakthroughs from the marketing noise. Still, with Dubai positioning itself as not just a regional but global hub for innovation, the event reflects a serious play: governments and private players are clearly choreographing how digital policy and tech industries move forward.

Arageek’s coverage won’t be about cheerleading but about context—analysing the tools, questioning the strategies, and giving readers a closer look at what these shifts might mean for startups across MENA and beyond. Expect live updates, hands-on reviews, and conversations with founders trying to carve space in a crowded market.

If all plays out as planned, GITEX GLOBAL 2025 will reafirm its reputation as a launchpad for technology’s next big chapters. And for those of us who’ve followed this event through the years, that never gets old.

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