Dubai Silicon Oasis to showcase Silicon Park Project, pioneering smart city solutions at GITEX 2017

DUBAI, 1st October, 2017 (WAM) -- Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, DSOA, the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis, DSO, and the integrated free zone technology park, has announced its participation at the GITEX Technology Week 2017, marking its 15th consecutive outing at the industry’s ultimate technology event of the region. Set to run from October 8th to12th, 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, DSOA’s participation will highlight the Silicon Park project, the first smart city project in Dubai that is being constructed across an area of 150,000 sq at a total cost of AED1.3 billion. DSOA will enable customers, decision makers and experts to see first-hand some of the most important aspects of the project that integrate smart infrastructure, facilities, along with safety and security solutions, and a AED100 million worth of smart services. DSOA will also showcase 21 successful smart city initiatives at Dubai Smart Governments. DSOA representatives will be on hand to share details on the smart city initiatives and respond to visitor queries throughout the five-day event. Speaking on DSOA’s participation, Muammar Al Katheeri, Executive Vice President of Engineering and Smart City Unit, said, "GITEX Technology Week has gained much significance in recent years against the backdrop of massive technological transformations taking place globally. All sectors are increasingly relying on advanced technologies to operate their businesses. This in the long haul is anticipated to impact the employment market and create new jobs while rendering some of the more conventional jobs redundant." He added, "The UAE plays a vital role in shaping ideas for a new historical era that is led by technology. At DSOA, we are seeking to provide the suitable environment and infrastructure to support entrepreneurship and innovation, and develop technologies in line with the government’s agenda. We will continue to offer unique projects that will add to our success stories since the establishment of Dubai Silicon Oasis." Al Katheeri said that smart city Silicon Park project is on track for completion in early Q1, 2019. It is designed to become a key destination for large and emerging global tech companies, and an incubator for innovation and technological advancement in management, marketing and services. [Image credit: Dubai Silicon Oasis]