SLITPA UAE Awards 2025 Honors Sri Lankan IT Professionals

 The annual event celebrated the outstanding achievements of Sri Lankan professionals contributing to the UAE’s dynamic technology and innovation landscape.

The evening brought together a diverse audience, including diplomats, business leaders, and members of the Sri Lankan professional community in the UAE.

The event was graced by the Minister of Science and Technology of Sri Lanka, Chrishantha Abeysena who delivered the keynote address, highlighting Sri Lanka’s national digital policy and the important role of the diaspora in contributing to the country’s technological and economic advancement. He also invited the community to take part in Disrupt Asia 2025, Sri Lanka’s flagship technology summit.

Also addressing the gathering were Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the UAE, Arusha Cooray, Consul General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Alexi Gunasekera and President of SLITPA, Thishan Gunasekara.      

The Consul General, in his remarks, highlighted Sri Lanka’s ongoing digitalisation initiatives and emphasised that experienced Sri Lankan IT professionals in the UAE can play a vital role in accelerating this transformation. He also noted the growing potential of Sri Lanka’s IT services exports and encouraged the diaspora to support the sector through investment, knowledge sharing, and establishing global market linkages. The Consul General requested SLITPA’s assistance in organising a strong Sri Lankan delegation to participate in Disrupt Asia 2025 and underscored the importance of Sri Lanka’s continued presence at international tech exhibitions such as GITEX Global in Dubai to promote local innovation and forge global partnerships.

This year’s awards, presented under the theme of "Trust, Innovation, and Impact", honoured several high-performing individuals and organisations across the UAE’s tech sector.

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and the Northern Emirates extends its congratulations to SLITPA UAE on the successful organisation of the Awards Night 2025 and  reaffirms its continued support for initiatives that elevate Sri Lankan professional excellence and promote the country’s presence on the global stage.