Dubai Internet City (DIC), the leading hub for global technology companies in the region, is set to showcase Dubai’s rapidly growing digital economy and tech ecosystem at the first-ever edition of GITEX Europe, held in Berlin from May 21 to 23, 2025. This key participation aims to open new doors for collaboration between tech pioneers from Dubai and Europe, fostering cross-continental innovation and growth.

Building on its successful appearances at previous GITEX events, including the recent debut of GITEX Asia in Singapore, DIC—part of the TECOM Group’s specialized business communities—will leverage the globally recognized GITEX platform to deepen partnerships between tech players, innovators, and talent from both regions.

At the heart of the event, the Dubai Internet City Pavilion will serve as a dynamic space where exhibitors and visitors can explore the wealth of opportunities within Dubai’s thriving technology sector. With over 4,000 clients ranging from global tech giants like Google, Meta, and SAP to Fortune 500 companies and ambitious startups, the community employs more than 31,000 tech professionals and houses 20 innovation and R&D centers.

Fostering Global Collaboration for a Sustainable Digital Future

Speaking on the occasion, Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President – Commercial, TECOM Group, and Managing Director of Dubai Internet City, emphasized the importance of strengthening tech ecosystems across borders to accelerate global digital economy growth.
“For over 25 years, Dubai Internet City has remained at the forefront of nurturing a vibrant, integrated digital business environment. We continue to support innovators, startups, and tech leaders from across the globe to develop future technologies right here in Dubai, aligning with the emirate’s vision under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the UAE’s National Digital Economy Strategy,” Al Malik stated.

Empowering Startups to Go Global Through in5

Additionally, TECOM Group’s in5 innovation centers will join the Dubai Pavilion, led by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, at GITEX Europe. in5 will spotlight the success stories of its flourishing community, underlining the immense potential of UAE-based startups to make a global impact.

Since its inception in 2013, in5 has played an instrumental role in accelerating the growth of over 1,000 startups by offering tailored services, expert mentorship, and world-class infrastructure across tech, media, design, and science sectors. These startups have collectively attracted over AED 7.8 billion in funding, showcasing the platform’s pivotal role in empowering entrepreneurs in Dubai and the UAE.

Dubai Internet City and in5 are part of TECOM Group’s wider ecosystem of specialized business communities and innovation-driven hubs, including Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Industrial City, and Dubai Design District.