International companies showcased emerging technologies at their platforms during the “Expand North Star” exhibition, featuring smart products such as AI-powered drones, AI systems to assist in tailoring, sewing, and designing dresses, and ovens powered by fuel extracted from water and electricity. Additionally, AI solutions included a smart writing assistant in Arabic and English, a meeting management platform, document translation tools, an interactive AI avatar, and smart cameras for data monitoring and analysis.

Company officials told “Emarat Al Youm” that the exhibition platforms in Dubai provide an opportunity to present their technological innovations to global markets and offer them to various partners and investors. They aim to develop more partnerships and expand their client base by attracting new customers.

Specifically, Demina Moringatham, Business Development Manager for AI solutions at Beyond Asia, said her company introduced innovative AI-powered avatar systems at the Expand North Star exhibition, enabling direct interaction with clients across various institutions, functioning like a virtual employee in customer service and other departments.

She added that Dubai serves as a launch and growth platform for startups to go global, which motivated the company recently to open an office in Dubai alongside its main office in Malaysia.

Software engineer Abdulrahman Shebani from Lisan AI said his company presented comprehensive AI solutions at the exhibition, including a smart writing assistant in Arabic and English, a meeting management platform, document translation tools that preserve formatting, and content creation acceleration solutions.

He noted that Dubai offers an ideal environment for growth and innovation due to its ambitious vision for digital transformation and AI adoption, making the city a comprehensive platform gathering a wide range of global investors and partners. The company is expanding, benefiting from the increasing demand for multilingual AI solutions, relying on Expand North Star as a key platform to enhance its global presence.

Motkarmasi Motkarnam, CEO of the tech company Honk, said his company introduced a “generator” at the exhibition that extracts fuel for cooking ovens from water through processes that produce a substance used as fuel, which is cheaper than natural fuel or gas used in traditional ovens.

He added that the company produced ovens dedicated to this fuel, processed in different stages through the generator. Using five liters of water produces fuel sufficient for six months via the generator, which holds patents in several countries and sells for about 400 dollars but can be used for long periods.

Yoon Seon Cha, Assistant Director of Planning and Marketing at Narma, said the company presented AI-powered drones at the exhibition for various uses, capable of analyzing data through images and used for security, safety, and surveillance at large events.

David Stripeush, founder and CEO of IP Renewal, said his company launched a global electronic platform offering fixed price quotes that help intellectual property companies improve efficiency and reduce costs by 30 to 60%. The company builds an integrated ecosystem gathering intellectual property companies worldwide, developing solutions based on their votes and requirements, enabling them to focus on core business aspects and save time and effort through technology and AI.

Patrick Barimer, founding CEO of Atomo, pointed out that his company introduced AI solutions and systems that convert cameras into smart cameras that monitor people’s data, enable proactive detection of incidents or fires, and allow rapid response through alarms and communication with relevant authorities.

Raja Chitajalo, Regional Director of Bozidex Technology, said the company considers Dubai a very attractive market due to its strategic location and ideal opportunities. He highlighted the ease of doing business in Dubai, quick access to clients, and the emirate’s role as a bridge linking fintech companies and banks. Since this is not the company’s first participation, it focuses this year on achieving specific goals, including developing more partnerships and expanding its client base by attracting new customers, confirming it is not seeking investments currently.