Dubai’s smart and Gitex proves it

Technology has been a great enabler in human development. It is the most defining element that has made our lives better every passing day. Newer ways and means continue to offer us efficiencies and benefits that previous generations could not have even imagined. Evolution of technology has been swift, and what makes inventions more meaningful is when they can be employed to change lives. The Gitex Technology Week has been facilitating such a change for years. In its 38th year, the technology event has grown in prominence and participation. It has been successful in bringing a host of start-ups, established tech players, vendors, governments and investors under one roof, and stir conversations on the role technology can play in our lives. Machines are there to help us, guide us, as humans take over newer roles. The Dubai Police, for instance, have employed artificial intelligence to ensure greater coverage and availability. As reported by Khaleej Times today, the Dubai Police has no plans to hire more human officers in the near future. Instead, it would be investing more in artificial intelligence and technology of the future. Other government departments in the UAE, too, have been proactive in harnessing the power of the Internet to deliver better services and make the emirates safer and cleaner.

New technology is reimagining our relationship with machines, and it is through events like the Gitex Technology Week that we get an inkling of what lies ahead of us. What makes this event special is its ability to give technologically creative pursuits a platform to rise and shine. When over 850 start-ups get to showcase their work with over 1,500 investors and over 200 government departments, one can be certain that viable plans will find the right kind of funding and support to grow. The event has been a tremendous success, and the ongoing edition is likely to set the bar even higher.