Manama, Bahrain – stc Bahrain, a leading digital enabler, and Huawei, a global technology leader, have signed a strategic agreement to jointly innovate and develop advanced 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and AI-driven digital services. This collaboration aims to enhance monetization capabilities and ensure business success in the emerging TechCo era by building a robust ecosystem for next-generation technologies.
The partnership includes a comprehensive roadmap covering joint research and development, market exploration, and ecosystem growth. Key focus areas include the rollout of 5G-A services, AI-powered digital solutions, collaborative enterprise 5G Mobile Private Networks (MPNs), and optimized network operations. By leveraging cloud and edge computing, the initiative will empower industries with reliable, fully managed private networks and provide AI-driven tools to enhance operational efficiency.
Eng. Khalid Al Osaimi, CEO of stc Bahrain, expressed enthusiasm about strengthening the collaboration with Huawei, emphasizing the shared commitment to leading Bahrain’s digital transformation through innovative and personalized digital services. Steven Yi, Senior Vice-President at Huawei, highlighted the mutual dedication to driving innovation via 5G-A and AI to deliver transformative solutions that enrich user experiences and empower industries.
This strategic collaboration aligns with Huawei’s vision of open innovation and stc Bahrain’s mission to deliver next-generation connectivity, accelerating Bahrain’s positioning as a regional leader in AI and 5G-A adoption. The partnership also includes initiatives to provide comprehensive training programs to build expertise in AI and emerging technologies, ensuring a skilled workforce for the future.
Since its market entry, stc Bahrain has established itself as a telecom market leader by pioneering high-tech device launches, comprehensive wholesale and enterprise portfolios, and network advancements such as the first 42 Mbps broadband speeds and early 4G/LTE services in Bahrain.
Huawei, founded in 1987, operates in over 170 countries, serving more than three billion people worldwide. Its mission is to bring digital connectivity and intelligence to every person, home, and organization through ubiquitous networks, cloud computing, AI, and digital platforms that enhance industry agility and user experience.
