Pakistan IT firms shine at Dubai’s GITEX as country named ‘Tech Destination of the Year’

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), Sajjad Mustafa Syed, on Wednesday applauded the IT firms from his country participating in the four-day Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in Dubai, saying they were making a significant impact at the event, which he described as a “game changer.”
The annual GITEX exhibition is considered one of the world’s largest tech shows, connecting industry leaders with major tech and innovation startups, as well as government officials, expert investors and corporate buyers. This year’s exhibition began on Oct. 14 and will conclude on Oct. 18.
The event holds particular significance for Pakistan as it aims to showcase its growing prowess in the IT sector, with a focus on tapping into the lucrative Middle Eastern markets.
Pakistan was also recognized as the “Tech Destination of the Year” at the event, further highlighting its rapidly developing IT sector.
“P@SHA Chief maintained that being celebrated as Tech Destination of the Year on a global platform is no less than a game-changer,” said a statement released by his organization, adding that was going “to set the stage for exponential growth in IT & ITeS [information technology enabled services] exports of the country.”

The IT firms from the country also held a major event called Pakistan Night, which brought together industry leaders for an exclusive networking opportunity.
“Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions about potential business partnerships, investments, joint ventures and bilateral collaborations – reinforcing the strong ties between Pakistan and UAE in various tech sectors and verticals,” the statement continued.
It informed that 80 Pakistani companies from various IT realms and support industries were participating in the exhibition.
“This approach effectively creates a tech ecosystem needed for socioeconomic growth of any country,” the statement added.