From virtual cops to autonomous stores, GITEX Global focused on all things AI at this year’s edition
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From virtual police officers to autonomous retail stories, GITEX Global had a strong focus on deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to improve quality of life to improve on the quality of life. With the annual technology fair drawing to a close on October 20 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, here’s a look at the biggest announcements and initiatives unveiled at the event. GITEX Europe
GITEX unveiled its plans for a European edition of the technology fair, which is set to launch in 2025. The news was announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of the emirate, who took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to reveal details. “We are proud to announce the launch of ‘GITEX Europe 2025’, which will make its debut in May 2025 in Berlin, Germany,” he posted. The news follows the brand’s GITEX Africa launch in Marrakech, Morocco, last year. Meet Dubai’s virtual cop
Amna, Dubai Police’s virtual police officer, was all the rage at GITEX this year. The bilingual (Arabic and English) law enforcement member, charged with AI tech, was on hand to address public inquiries, help people pay fines or report incidents. Dubai Police vitural officer Amna. Image courtesy: Dubai Police. Zoho bats for SMEs
Zoho Corp, the global technology firm that reported more than $1 billion in revenue in 2022, announced its expansion plans at GITEX, during an interview with Zawya, with more offices planned in the Middle East and Africa region, along with regular recruitment drives over the next few years. RTA’s Smart tech
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unveiled a smart gate initiative at GITEX that allows passengers to pay Public Transport fares through facial recognition, improving the level of operational efficiency in services, in addition to reducing cash transactions. RTA stand at Gitex. Image courtesy: RTA
EdTech supercharges education
Generative AI also found a champion in the EdTech sector with Estonia at the forefront. Kristina Kallas, Minister of Education and Research of Estonia, said that the number of EdTech startups in the country had increased by 50% in the last five years, with an annual growth rate of 30-50%. The Minister further observed that AI could make education more tailored and individualised, which includes helping children with learning difficulties and low language skills. Farm bots is the Future of farming
The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority unveiled the future of farming at GITEX with its farm bots. Integrating AI and robotics, the bots, will offer accuracy in planting, nurturing, and harvesting crops. Its advanced sensors monitor soil conditions and optimises resource utilisation such as reducing water waste and minimising chemical usage. Travel goes virtual
The Sharjah Archaeology Authority unveiled its Metaverse project allowing people to explore the emirate’s rich heritage landscape. Marrying AI, with augmented and virtual reality, the Jabal Khatm Al Melaha Archaeological Trail transports people back into the Neolithic Age where enthusiasts can explore more than 120 rock inscriptions. Driven largely by inspirational advertising and virtual events, the potential reward of virtual travel is estimated to cross $20 billion by 2030, according to research firm McKinsey & Company. AI on call
Etisalat by e& announced the soft launch of its Consumer Assistant at GITEX Global. Built using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, the new AI assistant can join voice calls to verbally communicate with customers and assist with various tasks such as checking the weather, getting directions to a destination, or getting an update on current news. e& autonomous store. Image courtesy: e&
Entrepreneurship ecosystem
Dubai Internet City signed a strategic partnership with German Entrepreneurship GmbH at GITEX to strengthen the start-up and entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UAE. Under the terms of the agreement, Dubai Internet City would support German start-ups with the data, insights, and resources needed to enter the UAE and new regional markets. German start-ups would also be invited to establish a base at Dubai Internet City. G42 partners with OpenAI
G42, the UAE-based technology holding group, announced a partnership with OpenAI, the AI research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, to deliver AI solutions to the UAE and regional markets. Announced at GITEX, this partnership will focus on leveraging OpenAI’s Generative AI models in domains where G42 already has expertise including financial services, energy, healthcare, and public services. Star Charge heads to Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced on the sidelines of GITEX that Star Charge, the smart energy turnkey solution provider, was setting up its regional headquarters in the UAE capital’s SAVI cluster in Masdar City. Star Charge would be offering complete EV charging and energy storage hardware, software, and seamless services. Gitex Abu Dhabi govt. Image courtesy: Dhabi government
On the Social Radar
The Department of Community Development, the regulatory body for the social sector in Abu Dhabi, showcased its Social Radar Project at GITEX, which monitors and listens to the perception of Abu Dhabi society through all social media channels, including social networks, blogs, video sharing sites, Google searches, etc. The project focuses on identifying prominent social challenges in society and reporting them to make informed decisions and proactively solve challenges. Citizen Companion
Renewing a driving license, applying for a UAE Golden Visa, or paying a traffic fine could soon be easier with the help of AI. Demonstrating what government services of the future could look like, Microsoft announced its partnership with Kagool on building the 'Cotizen Companion' – an AI-powered interface that communicates with visitors in their native language. Personal services are unlocked through residents’ Emirates IDs. G42 makes way for Core42
G42, the company behind the world’s fastest supercomputer, announced the formation of Core42, which will focus on the delivery of AI solutions and services. The new entity was the result of a merger between three of G42’s business verticals, G42 Cloud, Injazat and Inception. e&’s first autonomous store
Telecom giant e& launched ‘EASE’ (Etisalat by e& Autonomous Store Experience), the world’s first autonomous telecom store powered by AI. Customers will be able enter the store using facial recognition or the e& app; they can then explore and purchase a variety of products and services (mobile and fixed products, accessories, handsets, device trade-in) and walk out of the store with a self-checkout. Self-driving security patrol
Dubai Police unveiled its self-driving security patrol aimed at enhancing safety in residential areas. The eco-friendly, fully electric patrol has a battery that lasts up to 15 hours and can reach speeds of 5-7 kilometres per hour. Additionally, with its smart technology and artificial intelligence, the vehicle can detect criminal behaviour, recognise faces, and read car license plates. Dubai Police marine patrol. Image courtesy: Dubai Media Office
Careem goes green
Ride-hailing company Careem said that its e-bike service, Careem Bike, displaced over 2.9 million tonnes of CO2 - the equivalent of 834 cars emitting CO2 - since its launch in 2020. Meanwhile, in 2023, 53% of Careem ride-hailing trips have been completed with hybrid or electric vehicles. Careem’s UAE fleet currently offers over 75 electric Teslas and more than 1,400 hybrids. Careem ebikes. Image courtesy: Careem
Abu Dhabi’s Autonomous Racing League
The GITEX Global also saw the launch of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, A2RL, along with the unveiling of the first autonomised Dallara Super Formula, SF23. Operating without human involvement, the autonomous vehicle by ASPIRE will feature in the inaugural race scheduled for 28 April 2024, at the UAE capital’s Yas Marina Circuit. The event will also feature autonomous car races, drone races, and dune buggy races. Call for AI regulations
Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, spoke about the need of greater governance with the widespread adoption of such cutting-edge technologies such as AI. [Related content: AI dominates at GITEX, as tech show opens in Dubai with future focused innovations ]
Data for the greater good
The Abu Dhabi Government launched several projects and initiatives at GITEX Global this year, but the Unlocking the Potential of Data for the Greater Good initiative by the Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) received special attention. This project aims to develop state-of-the-art technological solutions to establish a unified virtual database, allowing decision-makers - including local, international and emerging companies - to access data repositories from various sectors and sources, with the aim of leveraging this data to make informed decisions. Getting cyber secure
As technology advances and evolves so does cyber threats that risk different aspects and parts of our lives and privacy. In a bid to curb cyber security challenges, the UAE Cyber Security Council (UAE CSC) and Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) joined forces to cooperate on shaping a more secure and private global information society. Both councils will roll out a raft of initiatives, from cryptographic migration and deployments to educational programmes that build awareness. The synergy between UAE CSC and ATRC includes operational deployments, cooperation, deterrence, prevention, and responding to cyber-attacks. Better patient care
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) signed an MoU with M42, a global tech-enabled healthcare network, at GITEX Global 2023, to integrate M42’s newly announced Clinical Large Language Model (LLM), Med42, across Abu Dhabi’s healthcare ecosystem. The collaboration will see DoH harness M42’s generative AI capabilities to address critical aspects of the healthcare ecosystem, including population health management, optimising processes, enhancing patient care and outputs and reducing healthcare expenses. Luxury marine patrol
The Dubai Police added another luxury mode of transport to its existing fleet, except this vehicle prefers treading water. The luxurious marine patrol boat unveiled at GITEX has been designed to rapidly respond to marine incidents and provide immediate and emergency rescue operations. The vehicle boasts features such as a top speed of 45 knots per hour, a capacity of 1800 cc and an automatic engine with four speeds. The total weight of the patrol boat is 320 kilograms, with a maximum weight limit of 625 kilograms, and it can accommodate two passengers. (Reporting by Bindu Rai, editing by Seban Scaria)

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The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced that Star Charge is expanding its global operations by setting up its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster in Masdar City. The collaboration agreement with ADIO was signed on the sidelines of Gitex Global. Star Charge is a smart energy turnkey solution provider, offering complete EV charging and energy storage hardware, software, and seamless services. The company’s R&D efforts are focused on advancing new energy solutions through pivotal technologies like IoT, dynamic power distribution, and Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. Badr Al-Olama, Director General of Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), said: “We are proud to welcome Star Charge to Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster, which continues to attract leading global innovators, as we collaborate together within an enabling ecosystem to collectively drive the future of sustainable mobility across the world.”
Bright future
Claire Wang, Star Charge GCC Country Manager, said: “Our commitment to innovating EV infrastructure, combined with the constructive and influential platform offered by SAVI and Masdar City, paints a bright future for sustainable mobility in the region. This partnership will undoubtedly catalyse the growth of EV adoption and the transition to cleaner, smarter new energy ecosystem in the region.”
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Star Charge sets up regional HQ at Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster

Energy turnkey solution provider to bring R&D capabilities to Abu Dhabi’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industry (SAVI) cluster
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Star Charge is looking to expand its global operations by setting up its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster in Masdar City. The collaboration agreement with ADIO was signed on the sidelines of GITEX Global. Star Charge is a smart energy turnkey solution provider, offering complete EV charging and energy storage hardware, software, and seamless services. The company’s R&D efforts are focused on advancing new energy solutions through pivotal technologies like IoT, dynamic power distribution, and Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. Badr Al-Olama, Director General of Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), said: “We are proud to welcome Star Charge to Abu Dhabi’s SAVI cluster, which continues to attract leading global innovators, as we collaborate together within an enabling ecosystem to collectively drive the future of sustainable mobility across the world.”
Claire Wang, Star Charge GCC Country Manager, said: 'It's a tremendous honour for Star Charge. Our commitment to innovating EV infrastructure, combined with the constructive and influential platform offered by SAVI and Masdar City, paints a bright future for sustainable mobility in the region. This partnership will undoubtedly catalyse the growth of EV adoption and the transition to cleaner, smarter new energy ecosystem in the region.' Abu Dhabi is developing a comprehensive multi-modal cluster designed to accelerate the deployment of smart and autonomous vehicles across air, land and sea. SAVI brings together all relevant stakeholders to advance value chain development, attract companies from all around the world, enable access to funding and investments, facilitate and fund innovation, streamline regulatory services, and fast track the adoption of future mobility solutions. -Ends-
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Abu Dhabi is developing a comprehensive multi-modal cluster designed to accelerate the deployment of smart and autonomous vehicles across air, land and sea. SAVI brings together all relevant stakeholders to advance value chain development, attract companies from all around the world, enable access to funding and investments, facilitate and fund innovation, streamline regulatory services, and fast track the adoption of future mobility solutions. The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) enables local, regional and international investors to thrive and grow in the UAE capital through its close collaboration with government partners, sovereign investors, and national champions. ADIO is Abu Dhabi's premier platform that empowers the private sector to grow, partner and compete globally by providing access to growth opportunities, strategic partnerships and new markets across key sectors that range from real estate and infrastructure, to industries and agribusiness, enhancing the nation’s investment in talent, innovation and sustainability. With a growing network of global offices, investors can contact ADIO by visiting its head office in Abu Dhabi or international offices located in Beijing, Frankfurt, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, and Tel Aviv. Visit https://www.investinabudhabi.gov.ae/ for more information. Send us your press releases to  pressrelease.zawya@lseg.com
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SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAXN ) a global leader in solar innovation and channels, today announced a strategic partnership with Star Charge, a leading global electric vehicle (EV) charging solution provider. The two companies will cooperate to incorporate Star Charge EV charging products as part of Maxeon's SunPower One home energy solution. This partnership is the latest in a series of strategic developments by Maxeon to expand its SunPower One program, an open ecosystem of clean energy products and services that seamlessly integrate with Maxeon's industry leading solar panels, unlocking greater value for homeowners through one curated and flexible portfolio. The partnership combines Star Charge's expertise in the research, development, and manufacturing of electric vehicle charging technology with Maxeon's world-class clean energy technology and next-generation consumer experience, allowing Maxeon to enhance the homeowner benefits of solar production and home energy consumption by adding electric vehicle charging management. Commenting on the partnership, Mark Babcock, interim CEO of Maxeon Solar Technologies, said: "At Maxeon, we are delighted to continue building out our SunPower One home energy management experience thanks to partnerships with category leaders like Star Charge, ensuring we deliver on our promise of Powering Positive Change. Maxeon's SunPower One makes clean energy adoption simpler through a fully integrated suite of products that allows consumers to take control of their domestic energy production and consumption, enabling financial and carbon savings. By educating and empowering homeowners with respect to the energy they create and consume, we aim to support and accelerate the global energy transition." Toni Cheng, CEO of Star Charge Europe, Group VP, said: "Maxeon Solar Technologies has led the solar panel manufacturing industry in areas such as panel reliability and longevity, unleashing greater value for customers. Building on this, we're thrilled to see Maxeon taking an innovative approach to improve the experience customers can have with solar energy. We are confident this partnership will help to facilitate the uptake of electric vehicles in parallel with solar panels and have an overall positive impact on the world." Endorsing the differentiation that SunPower One brings to the market and to the end consumers, Ralf Elias, Chief Product Officer at Maxeon Solar Technologies, said, "With this partnership, homeowners gain the end-to-end power of producing their own clean energy and taking it with them through EV charging. We look forward to announcing future partnerships that add features to SunPower One's open and flexible ecosystem, helping consumers drive more savings." The EV charging products are expected to be available and integrated in the SunPower One home energy solution in selected European markets in the first quarter of 2023, and rolled out to other markets during the remainder of 2023. About Maxeon Solar Technologies
Maxeon Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: MAXN ) is Powering Positive Change™. Headquartered in Singapore, Maxeon designs and manufactures Maxeon® and SunPower® brand solar panels, and has sales operations in more than 100 countries, operating under the SunPower brand in certain countries outside the United States. The company is a leader in solar innovation with access to over 1,000 patents and two best-in-class solar panel product lines. Maxeon products span the global rooftop and solar power plant markets through a network of more than 1,700 trusted partners and distributors. A pioneer in sustainable solar manufacturing, Maxeon leverages a +35-year history in the solar industry and numerous awards for its technology. For more information about how Maxeon is Powering Positive Change™ visit us at  www.maxeon.com , on LinkedIn and on Twitter @maxeonsolar. Forward-Looking Statements
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