Top 20 Global Tech Companies at GITEX and Their Vision for the Future

GITEX Global 2025 is the beating heart of innovation in Dubai, bringing together 2,850 exhibitors from across the world. While startups often capture attention with disruptive ideas, it is the global tech giants — from cloud providers to hardware leaders — that signal where the future of technology is heading.

In this article, we highlight the Top 20 global tech companies at GITEX 2025, explain their focus areas, and show how UAE businesses can benefit from these technologies.

Quick Statistics on GITEX Giants

• Over 40% of GITEX floor space was taken up by enterprise-level global companies.

• Key focus areas included:

  • AI + Cloud (30%)

  • Cybersecurity (20%)

  • Smart Cities & IoT (20%)

  • Green IT (15%)

  • Digital Infrastructure (15%)

• UAE is expected to spend over $23 billion annually on smart city and tech infrastructure by 2030, making these companies critical partners for local growth.

Top 20 Global Tech Giants at GITEX 2025

1. Microsoft

Focus: AI copilots, productivity tools, hybrid cloud.
UAE Benefit: SMEs and corporates can leverage Microsoft Copilot to boost team productivity by 30–40% and adopt Azure cloud for secure scaling.

2. Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Focus: Industry-specific cloud services, AI/ML, pay-as-you-go scalability.
UAE Benefit: Startups can scale globally without upfront investment. Enterprises can adopt AI cloud pipelines for fintech, retail, or logistics.

3. Huawei

Focus: Sovereign cloud, AI integration, smart cities, and green ICT.
UAE Benefit: Localized data hosting and AI-driven smart city platforms aligned with UAE’s Vision 2030 and Net Zero 2050.

4. Oracle

Focus: Cloud ERP, AI-driven databases, and digital twin technology.
UAE Benefit: Ideal for UAE corporates in construction, logistics, and infrastructure to simulate and optimize operations.

5. Google Cloud

Focus: Generative AI APIs, carbon-neutral cloud computing.
UAE Benefit: UAE startups can tap into affordable AI APIs for chatbots, search, and automation, while enterprises can adopt green cloud practices.

6. Dell Technologies

Focus: Green data centers, enterprise servers, AI-ready hardware.
UAE Benefit: Energy-efficient IT systems can cut operational costs by 20–25%, aligning with Net Zero 2050.

7. Cisco

Focus: Zero-trust cybersecurity, hybrid workplace connectivity.
UAE Benefit: With 43% of cyberattacks targeting SMEs, Cisco’s SME-ready solutions protect critical business data affordably.

8. Palo Alto Networks

Focus: AI-powered threat prevention and advanced firewalls.
UAE Benefit: Local SMEs and corporates can adopt affordable cloud-based cybersecurity tools to protect from phishing and ransomware.

9. IBM

Focus: Quantum computing, AI for enterprises, hybrid cloud.
UAE Benefit: Sectors like banking and healthcare in UAE can benefit from IBM’s AI automation and advanced analytics.

10. Siemens

Focus: Smart grid, mobility, and smart manufacturing.
UAE Benefit: Siemens tech directly supports UAE’s smart city and clean energy projects, critical to Vision 2030.

11. NVIDIA

Focus: AI hardware accelerators, GPUs for deep learning.
UAE Benefit: Vital for AI research centers, healthcare imaging, and fintech startups in UAE requiring heavy compute.

12. HP Inc.

Focus: Eco-friendly devices, hybrid work solutions.
UAE Benefit: SMEs can lower costs with longer-lifecycle laptops and printers, aligning with sustainability targets.

13. SAP

Focus: Cloud ERP, supply chain AI, business intelligence.
UAE Benefit: Perfect for UAE’s logistics, retail, and manufacturing companies to manage operations with real-time insights.

14. Fortinet

Focus: Network security, AI-driven cyber defense.
UAE Benefit: Enables affordable cybersecurity for SMEs and advanced protection for large-scale enterprises.

15. Nokia

Focus: 5G, IoT, and industrial connectivity.
UAE Benefit: Supports the UAE’s telecom and logistics sector, enabling 5G-powered IoT innovations.

16. Ericsson

Focus: 5G and industrial IoT solutions.
UAE Benefit: Helps UAE accelerate smart transport, logistics, and telecom projects, especially in free zones.

17. Bosch

Focus: Industrial IoT, predictive maintenance.
UAE Benefit: UAE’s oil & gas and manufacturing sectors can leverage Bosch IoT to reduce downtime and save millions.

18. Schneider Electric

Focus: Energy management and automation.
UAE Benefit: Enables green buildings and factories, key for Net Zero 2050 compliance.

19. NEC Corporation

Focus: Smart city platforms, biometrics, digital ID.
UAE Benefit: Ideal for UAE’s government services and border security, providing secure digital identity solutions.

20. Honeywell

Focus: Smart buildings, automation, and energy efficiency.
UAE Benefit: Directly supports UAE’s construction and smart infrastructure projects, improving sustainability and safety.

Key Observations from GITEX Giants

• AI + Cloud dominate: Over 30% of the tech giants are prioritizing AI-cloud convergence, showing this is the new digital backbone.

• Cybersecurity is critical: Roughly 20% focus on security, proving it is no longer optional, even for SMEs.

• Green IT aligns with UAE policy: Nearly 15% of exhibitors emphasize sustainability, echoing Net Zero 2050.

• Smart cities and IoT: Around 35% of exhibitors focus on infrastructure, mobility, and IoT — directly relevant to the UAE’s $23 billion annual smart city investments.

How UAE Businesses Can Benefit

UAE entrepreneurs and SMEs should see these tech giants not as distant enterprises but as trend-setters shaping accessible opportunities:

• AI for Productivity → Use tools like Microsoft Copilot to boost efficiency.

• Affordable Cloud Scaling → Leverage AWS, Oracle, or Huawei for cost-effective growth.

• Cybersecurity as a Must-Have → Adopt SME-friendly Cisco or Palo Alto solutions.

• Sustainability Pays Off → Cut costs with green IT from Dell, HP, or Schneider Electric.

• Smart City Ecosystem → Build SME innovations around Siemens, NEC, and Honeywell platforms.

How Royex Helps You Act on These Trends

At Royex Technologies, Dubai, we help UAE entrepreneurs and corporates bridge global tech with local execution:

• Cloud + AI Development: Build AI copilots, predictive analytics, and cloud-native apps.

• Cybersecurity: Deploy SME-friendly data security and compliance systems.

• Sustainability Projects: Implement IoT dashboards, carbon tracking, and green IT.

• Smart City Integration: Build apps, platforms, and services that align with UAE’s infrastructure growth.

With over 500 projects delivered since 2013, Royex is your trusted partner in transforming GITEX inspiration into UAE success stories.

GITEX 2025, one of the world’s largest and most influential tech events, is just around the corner, and Royex is excited to be part of this grand stage. As a leading technology solutions provider, we will be showcasing our latest innovations in AI, digital transformation, and cutting-edge software solutions designed to empower businesses across industries.

Attending GITEX gives you a unique opportunity to interact with our expert team, experience live demonstrations, and gain insights into how our solutions can solve real-world business challenges. Whether you’re interested in AI-driven applications, advanced web and mobile platforms, or enterprise-level digital strategies, Royex will have something tailored for you.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the future of technology with us at GITEX 2025. Join us, learn from our experts, and see how Royex continues to drive innovation and shape the digital landscape in the Middle East and beyond.

GITEX 2025 proves that the same technologies powering the world’s largest corporations can also empower UAE’s small businesses. The question is not if SMEs should adopt these tools, but how fast.

With Royex, you can bring global innovation into your business model — and be part of the UAE’s Vision 2030 digital transformation journey.

GITEX 2025 makes it clear: the future is AI-driven, cloud-enabled, secure, sustainable, and connected. By learning from these 20 tech giants, UAE entrepreneurs and SMEs can build businesses that thrive under Vision 2030 and Net Zero 2050.

With Royex, you can turn global innovation into your next big opportunity.