Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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 Yassir have entered a strategic partnership to drive Algeria’s digital transformation through cloud, AI, mobile payments, and advanced computing infrastructure. The collaboration will support e-commerce, smart mobility, telecom, and digital supply chains, while also nurturing startups and young talent to build a sustainable national digital ecosystem.
TechConnect 2025 brought together more than 300 government, telecom and technology leaders, highlighting Bangladesh’s renewed push toward an inclusive digital economy. Officials emphasized updated transformation strategies, stronger public-private partnerships and expanded digital services. Discussions focused on infrastructure, innovation, and reducing the digital divide, reinforcing Huawei’s continued collaboration with the ICT Division.
Bangladesh is drafting a national AI policy to guide the use of artificial intelligence in government offices, aiming to strengthen digital governance and inter-agency integration. At the TechConnect Summit 2025, officials and industry leaders highlighted priorities in AI, cloud, 5G, and cybersecurity, reaffirming long-term collaboration between the ICT Division and Huawei.
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.