KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 12): The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) said it expects to attract export opportunities worth RM300 million from its participation at this year's Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Global and Expand North Star (ENS) in Dubai.
GITEX Global, the largest technology event in the world, will be held from Oct 14 to 18, while ENS, a gathering for start-ups and investors, will take place from Oct 13 to 16.
"MDEC is leading a delegation of 15 prominent Malaysian technology companies (OmniNexus, Codon Genomics, ProximaX Malaysia, Wilstech, Vero Eco, Moovby, MDT Innovations, Forest Interactive, REDtone, Xanderia, TrackerHero, Kasatria Technologies, Paywatch, GoFluence and Numa Solution), emphasising Malaysia’s advanced digital infrastructure and innovation-driven capabilities.
"This initiative aims to generate RM300 million in export opportunities across the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) regions, significantly enhancing Malaysia's presence in these markets," said MDEC in a statement on Saturday.
The agency said its participation in GITEX Global and ENS is designed to showcase Malaysia’s vibrant tech sector and position the country as a destination for digital transformation.
"With a robust industry ecosystem, a talented workforce, and an innovation-driven economy, Malaysia presents a compelling case for global digital investments. MDEC is committed to fostering innovation and talent development, creating an environment where global tech companies, local innovators, and policymakers can collaborate to drive the digital economy forward," it added.
MDEC's head of digital industry acceleration, Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad, will lead the Malaysian delegation at GITEX Global and ENS.
He said: "This event is not just an opportunity to showcase our capabilities; it’s a platform for building meaningful partnerships to drive sustainable growth in our digital economy. We are excited to present Malaysia as a destination for innovation and investment.”