The Middle Eastern powerhouse, e&, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and operating in 38 countries, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China’s ZTE Corporation. This partnership is described as “a significant step towards fostering innovation and collaboration” in the telecommunications sector, particularly in light of various Western nations restricting Chinese equipment from their 5G infrastructure due to security concerns.
Under the terms of this agreement, e& and ZTE are committed to collaborating on several initiatives, including:
- Developing solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability across network infrastructure.
- Designing 5G and 5G-Advanced (5G-A) solutions and exploring private network use cases to enhance connectivity and efficiency.
- Sharing knowledge on advancements in 5G/5G-A private networks to remain at the forefront of technological development.
- Fostering leadership through shared learning opportunities and initiatives.
Xiao Ming, President of Overseas at ZTE, remarked, “This MOU highlights our commitment to advancing digital innovation and strengthening our partnership with e&. We are dedicated to providing cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions that support sustainable development and align with e&’s strategic goals for net-zero emissions and their ambition to become a globally leading technology group.”
