Technology will play a central role in preparing for Dubai EXPO 2020
30 November 2013 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Oracle senior executives have congratulated the UAE on winning the EXPO 2020 for Dubai, an event expected to attract some 25 million visitors and create nearly a quarter of a million jobs.
Alfonso di Ianni, Senior Vice President for Oracle East Central Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “This is a great achievement for Dubai and the wider Middle East region. The EXPO will have important benefits for the country, generating 27 billion Euros for the UAE economy. Technology will play a key part in Dubai’s plans and Oracle will continue to support the Emirate strategically.” Mr Di Ianni added: “Oracle has provided services to businesses across Dubai and the UAE for more than 20 years. As such, we have established a solid base in the Emirate and we look forward to supporting Dubai’s future and the EXPO.”
Past EXPOs have presented new technologies as an integral part of the preparations and of the event itself. Broadcast television, the X-ray machine and the diesel engine have all made their debut at EXPOs in years gone-by. “EXPO 2020 will without doubt place Dubai as a technology pioneering city as its businesses and government continue to be driven by social media, mobile apps and cloud computing,” said Mr Di Ianni.
He commented that Oracle believes that the EXPO 2020 win places Dubai in an even stronger position to achieve its Smart City ambitions. “Many of Oracle’s customers have already committed to aligning themselves with the Smart City objectives; we are confident Oracle will be able to continue providing solutions for private and public sector entities across Dubai.”
