xMap Honored by UAE Minister of Economy During Showcase at VivaTech Paris

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Paris, France
June 18, 2025

Paris, France — June 2025

At the heart of Europe’s largest technology event, VivaTech Paris, xMap had the distinct honor of engaging directly with H.E. Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy. This interaction marked a proud milestone for xMap as we showcased how Generative AI is transforming the world of location intelligence.

Held at the UAE Pavilion, this high-profile encounter wasn’t just ceremonial—it was deeply empowering. Minister Bin Touq didn’t deliver generic remarks. Instead, he personally recognized each startup, demonstrating a rare level of preparedness and sincere investment in the UAE’s startup ecosystem. His words reflected clarity, encouragement, and an authentic belief in what xMap is building.

“He wasn’t just a guest of honor—he was a true champion of innovation,” said Dr. Mohamed Farid, COO of xMap. “His engagement with our team, understanding our mission, and connecting with our goals left a lasting impact.”

During the showcase, xMap presented its AI-powered spatial intelligence platform, which enables public-sector institutions and private enterprises to visualize, query, and act on real-time geospatial data. The solution has gained traction across key industries such as real estate, infrastructure, retail site selection, and government technology.

“We shared how xMap enables governments to build smarter cities, plan faster, and make data-backed decisions at scale,” Farid added.

xMap’s participation at VivaTech was made possible by the efforts of the UAE Ministry of Economy, Hub71, and partners across the UAE tech ecosystem. A special thanks goes to:

  • Director Mohammed Al Ahbabi — for flawless execution under tight timelines.

  • Director Khalid Kalbat — for bringing together a powerful cohort of UAE-born innovations.

  • Muneera Al Muraikhi, Mariem Larhfiri, Manar Haqiqi, and Badoor Ali — for hands-on coordination and logistical support.

  • Shamma Fahed Althehli and the entire Hub71 team — for ongoing support and startup enablement.

This experience not only validated xMap’s vision—it strengthened our commitment to scale globally while staying rooted in partnerships that matter.

About xMap
 xMap is a generative AI platform that turns complex geospatial datasets into clear, natural-language insights. From infrastructure planning to commercial site analysis, xMap empowers decision-makers to ask questions and get location-based answers instantly. xMap is backed by leading global accelerators including Google, Alchemist, Stanford StartX, and Hub71.