★ GITEX Global 2026 Dubai — Oct 13-17 · Tech Stand · UAE Local Build

GITEX Global 2026 takes place 12-16 October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) + Dubai Harbour, UAE. Organised by KAOUN International (DWTC subsidiary), GITEX is the Middle East's largest tech event — the 2024 edition registered 6,500+ exhibitors from 180 countries and 180,000+ trade visitors making GITEX the largest by exhibitor count of any tech show globally.

## Why Exhibit at GITEX Global 2026?

GITEX provides direct access to MENA + Africa + Indian Subcontinent IT buying: - UAE government digital: TDRA, Digital Dubai, Smart Dubai, Abu Dhabi DGE, MoIAT, Ministry of Economy - Saudi government: NEOM, ROSHN, Public Investment Fund Tech, Digital Government Authority, Ministry of Communications and IT - Regional telcos: Etisalat (e&), du, STC, Zain, Ooredoo, Mobily, Omantel - Tech majors: Microsoft, Google, AWS, Meta, IBM, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, Dell, HP, Cisco, Huawei, Lenovo, Samsung - Cybersecurity: Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, CrowdStrike, Check Point, Trend Micro, Kaspersky - AI cluster (post-2024 dedicated): NVIDIA, IBM Watson, Mistral, Cohere - African government CIO delegations: Nigerian Federal Ministry of Communications, Kenyan ICT Authority, South African DCDT, Ghana Ministry of Communications - Country pavilions: 70+ pavilions including Indian (NASSCOM-led), Chinese (CCPIT), German (BMWK), Italian (ICE), Korean (KOTRA), Polish (PAIH), Turkish (TİM)

Co-located: Expand North Star (world's largest startup event, Dubai Harbour, 1,800+ startups).

## Stand Solutions

Turnkey exhibition stand solutions: - Tech major custom 200-800 m² (€80K-€300K): integrated product demo, theatre staging, VIP cabin - SME / regional tech modular 36-200 m² (€18K-€70K) - Country pavilion 200-1,500 m² - Startup pod at Expand North Star 4-9 m² (€2-6K)

## Logistics — Istanbul to Dubai

Sealed-container sea Istanbul → Jebel Ali (10-14 days) + truck DWTC. Air via DXB (4-6 days). UAE Federal Customs ATA Carnet. DXB 5 km from DWTC, Metro Red Line direct.

## Hall Structure

DWTC Halls 1-9 + Sheikh Saeed Halls + Trade Centre Arena. Expand North Star at Dubai Harbour (separate venue). 2024 footprint exceeded 270,000 m² gross. Booth allocation 5-6 months before — by May-Jun 2026.

## Past Editions

• •GITEX 2024 (14-18 Oct) — 6,500+ exhibitors from 180 countries, 180,000+ visitors
• •GITEX 2023 (16-20 Oct) — 6,000+ exhibitors, 170,000+ visitors
• •GITEX 2022 (10-14 Oct) — 5,000+ exhibitors (post-COVID full return)

## Booking Timeline

For 12 October 2026: May-Jun booth. Jul-Aug design. Aug-Sep production. Mid-Sep sea freight. Early Oct assembly. 12 Oct opens.

## FAQ

When/where? 12-16 October 2026, DWTC + Dubai Harbour. How large? 2024: 180 countries, 6,500+ exhibitors, 180,000+ visitors. Largest tech show by exhibitor count globally. Co-located? Expand North Star (1,800+ startups at Dubai Harbour). Booth cost? SME 36-200 m² (€18-70K). Tech major 200-800 m² (€80-300K). Startup pod 4-9 m² (€2-6K). Can Evreka Stand build? Yes — turnkey DWTC + Dubai Harbour installation. Strong UAE network. Contact us.