Powered by tech, driven
by people: Sharjah showcases
its digital vision at GITEX
Global 2025
(SHARJAH)
- Sharjah Digital Department
(SDD)
has announced the completion
of preparations for the
Government of Sharjah’s
participation in
GITEX Global 2025,
taking place from 13 to 17
October at the Dubai World
Trade Centre. Through a
unified pavilion that brings
together 20 government
entities and showcases 14
pioneering digital projects
and initiatives, this year’s
participation embodies the
theme ‘Powered by Tech,
Driven by People,’
reflecting Sharjah’s global
leading position as a hub
for digital excellence and
innovation.
The
announcement followed the
Preparatory Forum for the
Government of Sharjah
Pavilion at GITEX Global,
organized by SDD. The event
was held in the presence of
His Excellency Sheikh Saud
bin Sultan Al Qasimi,
Director General of SDD, and
Her Excellency Eng. Lamia Al
Hosan Al Shamsi, Director of
SDD, alongside
representatives from the
participating government
entities.
The forum
formed part of the
organizational and media
preparations aimed at
unifying efforts,
strengthening collaboration,
and ensuring that Sharjah
presents a cohesive and
forward-looking presence at
this global technology
event.
During the
forum, His Excellency Sheikh
Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi
affirmed that the Government
of Sharjah’s participation
in this leading global event
will be “an exceptional
participation” through which
the participating entities
will deliver meaningful
impact — “an impact that
first took shape during the
visit of His Highness Sheikh
Sultan bin Mohammed bin
Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown
Prince and Deputy Ruler of
Sharjah, to SDD, where His
Highness approved the
Sharjah Digital Integration
Program and its
implementation plan“.
He further noted that
the Sharjah Pavilion will
highlight the significant
progress achieved by the
emirate in advancing digital
transformation to serve
people better, a progress
that His Highness commended
during his visit.
A Distinctive Model
The Director General of
SDD affirmed that this
year’s theme reflects the
Government of Sharjah’s
commitment to the vision of
the wise leadership in
strengthening the emirate’s
position as a global hub for
innovation and digital
integration, while
presenting a distinctive
model for developing
interconnected government
services that enhance
community well-being and
elevate the customer
experience.
He added
that the services showcased
by Sharjah at its pavilion
underscore the emirate’s
continued commitment to
innovation and sustainable
development, in line with
the strategies and ambitions
of the UAE. This
participation, he noted,
represents an opportunity to
highlight Sharjah’s
technological advancements
and the advanced digital
services it offers, while
also fostering local and
international partnerships
that reinforce Sharjah’s
presence on the global
innovation map.
Success Stories
The Government of
Sharjah’s participation in
GITEX Global 2025 focuses on
showcasing success stories
in digital transformation
and the adoption of
artificial intelligence,
reinforcing the emirate’s
position regionally and
globally as a center of
innovation and advanced
technology. These efforts
contribute to providing
high-quality, people-focused
services that meet the needs
of individuals,
institutions, and the
broader community, while
enhancing the overall
quality of life.
The
participation further aims
to spotlight digital
services that enhance
customer satisfaction and to
encourage collaboration
between the public and
private sectors, locally and
internationally, in support
of Sharjah’s journey towards
excellence in digital
governance.
An Innovative Visitor
Experience
The Government of Sharjah
Pavilion will offer visitors
an engaging and innovative
digital experience through a
range of interactive
showcases and real-life
success stories that
highlight the integration
between government entities
and strategic partnerships
with the private sector.
Presented through four
interconnected ecosystems —
Digital Experiences,
Environmental
Sustainability, Smart
Cities, and Our Humanity —
the pavilion demonstrates
how technology is harnessed
to serve people, enhance
quality of life, and build a
sustainable future for all.
Each ecosystem highlights a
defining pillar of Sharjah’s
digital transformation.
This participation, held
in partnership with
e& as the Gold Sponsor,
underscores the vital role
of public–private
collaboration in driving
innovation and advancing
Sharjah’s journey towards
digital excellence.
A Central Platform
The forum discussed
media coordination plans,
unified messaging, and the
role of the media committee,
alongside a review of the
pavilion’s overall design
concept, exhibitor and
visitor registration
procedures, official
communication channels, and
exhibition protocol and
media coverage guidelines.
Participants also
explored the requirements of
participating entities and
mechanisms for collaboration
and coordination, ensuring a
unified presence that
showcases the Government of
Sharjah’s achievements in
digital transformation and
innovation.
The forum
concluded by reaffirming the
Government of Sharjah’s
ongoing commitment to
participating in GITEX
Global, the world’s largest
exhibition for technology,
artificial intelligence, and
start-ups, as a strategic
platform that broadens
opportunities, strengthens
partnerships, and enhances
the Emirate’s leadership in
shaping a people-centered
digital future.
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