The fourth day of GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai was dedicated to the discussion of trust, security, and cooperation in the digital era. With the increase in smart technology through AI, leaders around the world came together to talk about how to ensure that this is a safe and ethical technology. It is no longer focused solely on innovation, but also on the protection of the data of people and systems that drive the intelligent economy.
The event was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre and attended by government ministers, cybersecurity experts, and technology innovators from around the world. They discussed the ways to make nations resilient against increasing AI threats and create a safer future for all. New cyber strategies, alliances with other countries in the fight, and AI-driven security technologies were just some of the ways the event revealed how digital resilience is driving modern advancements.
Cyber Resilience in the Age of AI
Day 4 was marked by the opening speech of H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State in AI, who noted that technology should expand with responsibility and trust. He requested a robust use of AI abilities, adaptive legislation, and intelligent control to deal with risks of the future.
Next, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, the UAE Cybersecurity Head, presented the UAE Cybersecurity Vision 2025. He explained that the plan aims at education, teamwork, and innovation to ensure that the nation is safe. He reminded the audience that their people will always be the front line of defense.
According to Dr. Neal Jetton of INTERPOL, cyberattacks through AI are currently a reality, and the world should deal with them together.
To gain faster cooperation in science and energy, Taavi Madiberk, the CEO of Skeleton Technologies, said it might be necessary to lower the cost of AI. And H.E. Liisa-Ly Pakosta of Estonia pointed out that global collaboration is crucial since a single cyber attack does not impact a specific country.
Global Collaboration for Digital Sovereignty
With technology making the world a global village, digital sovereignty, being able to manage your own data and systems, has gained greater significance than ever. Day 4 also included world leaders discussing how nations can collaborate to remain safe as the world continues to achieve AI and digital innovation.
H.E. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Estonian Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, discussed how her country secures its systems through effective legislation, open collaboration, and citizen education. She clarified how cyber threats can never affect a single country, and international collaboration among researchers, businesses, and governments is the complete answer to success.
The talks also revealed how agencies such as INTERPOL and the UAE Cyber Security Council are establishing bridges between countries to establish safer and smarter digital economies. Their goal is to establish trust in AI, safeguard privacy, and reinforce international cybersecurity policies in the coming years.
Exhibitors Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity
In addition to the central stage, the exhibition halls buzzed with such energy that leading technological firms presented their latest cybersecurity products. These exhibits all demonstrated how innovation and protection are now mutually supportive in the digital workplace. Read the GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Day 1 Recap and GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Day 3 to see how the event started with big AI and tech innovations.
Huawei was able to shine through its All Intelligence exhibit, which includes over 80 smart solutions that unleash AI, cloud, and data systems. The company also released the CT Skills Development Insights Report 2025 in collaboration with UNESCO, focusing on the training of future digital talent.
Fortinet has launched its FortiGuard Incident Response and Readiness services, which are a smart security system that assists companies in responding faster to cyber threats.
CrowdStrike has introduced its Falcon Platform, which has minimized security risk by 98 percent through cloud and endpoint protection.
The tools, such as the MetaDefender Optical Diode and advanced security kiosks, were demonstrated by OPSWAT and are used to safeguard critical infrastructure against attacks.
Skeleton Technologies highlighted the economics of AI and described how, by making AI less expensive, breakthroughs in science, health, and energy could occur rapidly.
Collectively, these companies demonstrated that technology, innovation, and security should co-exist so as to create a safer digital future.
MoUs and Strategic Alliances
Dubai also formed a couple of significant partnerships during day 4 that will influence its digital future. Dubai Municipality and Fortinet International signed a significant agreement on the MoU Stage to reinforce the city with AI-driven cybersecurity.
The goal of this partnership is to transform the Dubai public sector into something smarter and more secure by enhancing digital infrastructure, securing data, and developing cyber preparedness within government departments. It contributes to the UAE’s larger vision of being a digital trust leader and global innovator.
These partnerships demonstrate that Dubai remains a leader in integrating technology with community security and has become a role model for other cities.
Conclusion
Day 4 of the GITEX GLOBAL 2025 brought to our realization that the future of innovation lies in trust, strength, and collaboration. With the inclusion of AI in our daily lives, collaborative efforts by governments, companies, and individuals are necessary to ensure that technology is intelligent and not dangerous.
The talks, collaborations, and product releases have shown that cyber resilience and digital sovereignty have become critical for establishing a robust digital economy. During the day, leaders demonstrated their readiness to live in a safer, more connected world through global partnerships with emerging AI security tools.
With the 2026 move to Expo City Dubai, GITEX GLOBAL is not only expanding in scale but also crafting an image where innovation, ethics, and security converge to usher in the next chapter of the intelligent world.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What was the main focus of Day 4 at GITEX GLOBAL 2025?
Day 4 was dedicated to cyber resilience and digital sovereignty, and discussed how nations can safeguard information, establish trust in artificial intelligence, and maintain digital security.
2. Who were the main speakers on Day 4?
Major speakers were H.E. Omar, Sultan Al Olama, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Dr. Neal Jetton (INTERPOL), H.E. Liisa-Ly Pakosta (Estonia), and Taavi Madiberk (Skeleton Technologies).
3. Which companies presented new cybersecurity solutions?
The latest AI-driven and security-oriented solutions were presented by leading companies such as Huawei, Fortinet, CrowdStrike, OPSWAT, and Skeleton Technologies.
4. What new announcements were made during the event?
The report titled “UAE Cybersecurity Vision 2025” was released, and Dubai Municipality signed an MoU with Fortinet to advance the city’s cybersecurity systems.
