Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Zain KSA and Huawei have deployed Saudi Arabia’s first 600 MHz 5G Standalone network, achieving 10x faster uplinks and 50% lower latency. The rollout boosts AI, IoT, and cloud applications while advancing Saudi Vision 2030’s goal of digital leadership.
Huawei and UNESCO IITE launched the 10th Middle East & Central Asia ICT Competition at GITEX 2025, pledging to train one million digital talents in the next decade. The program enhances ICT education, fosters AI innovation, and prepares youth for the global digital economy.
Algeria’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications met with Huawei Northern Africa’s president to discuss accelerating technology deployment and building a national digital ecosystem. The partnership focuses on expertise transfer, local talent development, and transforming Algeria into a technology producer under its pro-investment digital strategy.
Saudi Arabia’s stc has teamed up with Huawei KSA to launch Self-Optimized Networks (SON), embedding AI-driven automation into telecom infrastructure. The rollout enhances efficiency, adaptability, and service quality, supporting Vision 2030 goals and setting a benchmark for the Kingdom’s digital future.
For more than 27 years, Huawei has played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s technology transformation—from reducing telecom costs and expanding 3G/4G access to pioneering 5G, AI, and cloud solutions. Alongside investments in solar energy and talent development, Huawei remains committed to supporting the government’s vision for an intelligent, sustainable, and inclusive Bangladesh.
Huawei hosted the African Inclusive Education Forum at the Global Smart Education Conference 2025, signing MoUs with the DRC and Senegal to advance digital education. Partnerships focus on smart classrooms, cloud-based platforms, and ICT training, reinforcing Huawei’s role in fostering educational equity across Africa.
Zong and Huawei’s joint launch of GigaAAU FDD Massive MIMO has boosted Pakistan’s 4G capacity by over 150% in downlink traffic and 330% in user experience. With advanced beamforming, dual-band support, and near-zero off-peak power usage, this collaboration enhances performance, efficiency, and sustainability in the telecom sector.
Huawei, alongside its distribution partner Eros Group, has launched the IdeaHub S3, an AI-powered flagship conference whiteboard. The device integrates features such as real-time interpretation, automated meeting summaries, noise cancellation, camera privacy shielding, and multi-pane sharing.
Ethio Telecom and Huawei have deployed North Africa’s first GigaAAU FDD tri-band Massive MIMO site, boosting 4G traffic by 70% and user speeds by 68%. The solution integrates three bands into one unit, offers dynamic beamforming, and ensures energy savings, advancing Ethiopia’s digital transformation.
Huawei has awarded scholarships to Sri Lankan students from six universities to study advanced technologies. Officials say the program offers global-level training, cultural exchange, and a pathway for youth to contribute to Sri Lanka’s innovation and development.