🚀 Sri Lanka's ICT Drive at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai
• Sri Lanka, facilitated by the Consulate General in Dubai and the EDB, actively participated at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in the UAE, one of the world's largest and most influential tech events. • The delegation highlighted the nation's growing strengths in ICT, software development, AI, and fintech, with a focus on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and securing outsourcing opportunities. • Key engagement included B2B meetings and special sessions with entities like Dubai Silicon Oasis and She Trade MENA Hub to build tech transfer and digital trade partnerships. • The delegation included representatives from several local tech firms, including women entrepreneurs. • National Context: Sri Lanka’s ICT sector, recognized as a fastest-growing export industry, is ambitiously targeting to achieve US$ 3.7 Bn in exports by 2027.