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The 44th Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) will wrap up in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Friday after showcasing exciting applications for artificial intelligence (AI) as well as advancements in robotics and vehicles.

As one of the world's three largest IT exhibitions and the biggest computer and electronics show in the Middle East, the expo has attracted over 6,500 companies from more than 180 countries. This edition of the event highlighted a different major theme on each of its five days - tech investment, super AI, cybersecurity, data management and futurism.

The exhibition also expanded its scale this year, occupying over 40 exhibition halls.

The standout highlight was undoubtedly AI, showcased across ten dedicated halls featuring cutting-edge technologies and applications.

Themed "AI in everything," the AI section illustrated the transformative impact of the emerging field across various sectors including sustainable development, healthcare, education, and digital finance, allowing attendees to envision a future where AI is omnipresent.

In a notable exhibit, visitors could take a selfie and input commands to apply various filters using AI.

Myriad Chinese tech companies also made their mark at GITEX, showcasing their latest innovations and injecting vitality into global innovation.

Another standout attraction was a dual-mode flying car, which captivated attendees with its ability to switch from "land mode" to "flight mode" by deploying its arms and rotors, promising a glimpse into the future of urban transportation.

Shotlist:
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1. Visitors at expo;
2. Robot on display;
3. Visitors at expo;
4. Visitor experiencing tech equipment;
5. Exhibitor talking with visitor;
6. Visitor operating robot arm;
7. Various of attendees taking selfies on laptop computer with help of artificial intelligence;
8. Various of visitors at expo;
9. Various of flying car on display.

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