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GITEX GLOBAL 2024 To Showcase Leading AI Tech Talent
The Dubai expo will bring thought leaders, founders, and investors together in a landmark event celebrating the UAE’s growing success as a global AI hub.
Over 3,500 of the tech sector’s most well-known brands will converge at the World Trade Centre in Dubai between 14 and 18 October for GITEX GLOBAL 2024, the world’s largest technology and startup event.
This year, the tech expo will see thought leaders, industry heavyweights and even government representatives gather to showcase and discuss breakthrough AI technologies while forging potential collaborations that could lead to future advancements in one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors.
GITEX GLOBAL 2024 will highlight the potential challenges surrounding AI, including ethics, government policies, and regulations. Experts will also uncover key opportunities for applying the technology in the tech, health, and finance sectors and explain how it might shape the future of work and employment.
The UAE has become increasingly prominent as a global AI hub due to a long-term government agenda aiming to harness the new technologies’ full potential. The UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence offers a clear and determined vision to make the country an AI world leader by 2031, with significant funds already allocated to public services, tourism, energy, and education.
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AI solutions are increasingly seen as vital tools for enhanced productivity and economic growth amongst world leaders and industry experts. In a recent GITEX Tech Waves podcast, Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Abu Dhabi-based AI enterprise Presight, explained: “Today you’ll see companies applying AI and AI evolving — in five, ten years, it will get smarter, and when it gets smarter, you’ll get more efficiency and shorter routes to answers for difficult and complex questions. In return, that will be to the betterment of society and the world we live in”.
GITEX headliners for 2024 include a host of tech giants such as Adobe, Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Builder AI, Dell, G42, Google, HPE, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Open AI. In addition, the conference will feature a star-studded lineup of keynote speakers, including Isabell Gradert, VP of Central Research and Technology at Airbus (Germany), Michael Spranger, President of Sony AI (Japan), and Stephen Ibaraki, and many more.
For more information about GITEX GLOBAL 2024, head to the official website.
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Alienware Just Announced Six New Gaming Monitors
The new models include three QD-OLED and three budget-friendly QHD options, expanding the company’s lineup for all gamers.
Alienware has just updated its gaming monitor lineup with six new additions, including the highly anticipated Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor. The latest wave of releases is set to reach more gamers than ever, offering high-end QD-OLED displays alongside more budget-friendly options.
The latest displays clearly show that the company is doubling down on QD-OLED with three new models sporting the technology. A redesigned Alienware 34 Ultra-Wide QD-OLED Monitor is also making a return, further refining what is already a fan-favorite display.
A Unified Design: The AW30 Aesthetic
All six monitors feature Alienware’s new AW30 design language, first introduced at CES. The AW30 aesthetic brings a futuristic, minimalist look that unites the entire lineup under a cohesive visual identity.
Pushing QD-OLED Even Further
The refreshed Alienware 34 Ultra-Wide QD-OLED Monitor (AW3425DW) builds on its predecessor’s success with a 240Hz refresh rate (up from 175Hz) and HDMI 2.1 FRL support. It also gains G-SYNC Compatible certification alongside AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and VESA AdaptiveSync, ensuring ultra-smooth performance. With a WQHD (3440×1440) resolution and an 1800R curve, this display enhances immersion for both gaming and cinematic experiences.
For those who crave speed, the Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED Monitor (AW2725D) pairs a high refresh rate with QHD resolution, balancing sharp visuals with ultra-smooth gameplay. Meanwhile, the Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor (AW2725Q) delivers stunning clarity with an industry-leading pixel density of 166 PPI, making it the sharpest OLED or QD-OLED monitor available.
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Worried about OLED burn-in? Alienware’s entire QD-OLED lineup comes with a three-year limited warranty covering burn-in concerns, offering peace of mind for gamers investing in these high-end displays.
Bringing QHD To A Wider Audience
Alongside QD-OLED, Alienware is also releasing three new QHD gaming monitors aimed at more price-conscious gamers. The Alienware 34 Gaming Monitor (AW3425DWM), Alienware 32 Gaming Monitor (AW3225DM), and Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor (AW2725DM) provide a range of sizes and formats to suit different preferences:
- The Alienware 34 Gaming Monitor (AW3425DWM): An ultrawide (WQHD) option for a panoramic, immersive experience.
- The Alienware 32 Gaming Monitor (AW3225DM): A standard 16:9 panel for a traditional but expansive desktop setup.
- The Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor (AW2725DM): A 27” display offering the same performance in a more compact form factor.
All three gaming monitors feature a fast 180 Hz refresh rate, a 1ms gray-to-gray response time, and support for NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync, and VESA AdaptiveSync to eliminate screen tearing. Additionally, with 95% DCI-P3 color coverage and VESA DisplayHDR400 certification, these displays deliver vibrant colors and high dynamic range for lifelike visuals.
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