Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huawei and EternityX are bridging MEA and China’s digital economies through AI-driven advertising and data insights, helping Gulf brands capture fast-rising Chinese tourism, investment, and luxury spending through localized, performance-oriented campaigns.
Zain Bahrain has partnered with Huawei to launch Bahrain’s fastest 360kW EV chargers at its Seef headquarters. The initiative supports Bahrain’s net-zero goals, featuring smart monitoring and liquid-cooling technology to ensure safety, performance, and sustainability across the Kingdom’s growing EV ecosystem.
InfraX has partnered with Huawei to advance the UAE’s sustainable digital future through mission-critical network modernization, AI-powered automation, and 5G-enabled utility transformation under Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050.
Huawei has launched its GovTech1.0 framework to help governments in the Middle East and Central Asia accelerate digital transformation. The initiative combines AI, cloud, and broadband technologies to modernize governance and enhance public services. The model, already taking shape in Saudi Arabia and other regional markets, underscores Huawei’s role in enabling data-driven, intelligent, and sustainable government operations.
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.