Dubai's global tech ambitions needs an Africa strategy beyond events

Dubai's 42-year-old GITEX is globally renowned. Earlier this year the first overseas version debuted in Morocco, and an even bigger return is planned for May 2024. But to have a stake in Africa’s technology ecosystem and a potential $180 billion digital economy) the UAE will need to do more than tradeshows.

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