Huawei Cloud, Zain KSA Partner to Support Saudi Arabia's Cloud-First Strateg News Desk - 07/03/2025 ShareHuawei Cloud and Zain KSA have announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at accelerating cloud adoption and driving digital transformation across various industries in Saudi Arabia. The agreement, signed at MWC Barcelona 2025, aligns with Saudi Arabia's Cloud-First policy and reflects both companies' commitment to advancing cloud technologies while supporting the nation's growing digital economy.This strategic collaboration leverages Huawei Cloud's advanced cloud technologies alongside Zain KSA's strong market presence to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions for businesses across sectors.Under the agreement, Huawei Cloud will offer Zain KSA cutting-edge cloud services, AI-driven innovations, and comprehensive technical support. This will enable businesses in Saudi Arabia to modernize their operations and harness the power of the latest digital technologies. Zain KSA will play a pivotal role in delivering these solutions, helping businesses seamlessly integrate cloud computing into their digital transformation strategies.Alan Qi, President of Huawei Cloud Middle East and Central Asia, emphasized: 'At Huawei Cloud, we are committed to empowering businesses across Saudi Arabia to thrive in the digital economy by providing world-class cloud technologies. This partnership with Zain KSA strengthens our ability to support organizations with scalable, secure, and intelligent cloud solutions. By combining Huawei Cloud's global expertise with Zain KSA's market reach, we are accelerating cloud adoption and unlocking new growth opportunities.'The partnership will focus on delivering tailored cloud solutions to key industries, including finance, healthcare, education, retail, and manufacturing. Zain KSA will also utilize Huawei Cloud's technologies to enhance its own digital infrastructure, setting a benchmark for cloud adoption and service excellence.Eng. Fahad Sahmi AlSahmah, Chief Business and Wholesale Officer at Zain KSA, noted: 'As businesses increasingly embrace digital transformation, Zain KSA is committed to providing the latest cloud solutions that drive efficiency and growth. Through this partnership with Huawei Cloud, we are bringing cutting-edge technologies to our customers, ensuring they have access to secure, scalable, and innovative services that support their digital ambitions.'This partnership further solidifies Huawei Cloud and Zain KSA's shared vision of driving Saudi Arabia's digital economy by providing AI-powered cloud solutions, enterprise-grade security, and industry-specific innovations. Together, the two companies are ensuring that organizations across the Kingdom have access to the latest cloud technologies that foster innovation, efficiency, and business resilience.
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Huawei Cloud and Zain KSA have announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at accelerating cloud adoption and driving digital transformation across various industries in Saudi Arabia. The agreement, signed at MWC Barcelona 2025, aligns with Saudi Arabia's Cloud-First policy and reflects both companies' commitment to advancing cloud technologies while supporting the nation's growing digital economy.
This strategic collaboration leverages Huawei Cloud's advanced cloud technologies alongside Zain KSA's strong market presence to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions for businesses across sectors.
Under the agreement, Huawei Cloud will offer Zain KSA cutting-edge cloud services, AI-driven innovations, and comprehensive technical support. This will enable businesses in Saudi Arabia to modernize their operations and harness the power of the latest digital technologies. Zain KSA will play a pivotal role in delivering these solutions, helping businesses seamlessly integrate cloud computing into their digital transformation strategies.
Alan Qi, President of Huawei Cloud Middle East and Central Asia, emphasized: 'At Huawei Cloud, we are committed to empowering businesses across Saudi Arabia to thrive in the digital economy by providing world-class cloud technologies. This partnership with Zain KSA strengthens our ability to support organizations with scalable, secure, and intelligent cloud solutions. By combining Huawei Cloud's global expertise with Zain KSA's market reach, we are accelerating cloud adoption and unlocking new growth opportunities.'
The partnership will focus on delivering tailored cloud solutions to key industries, including finance, healthcare, education, retail, and manufacturing. Zain KSA will also utilize Huawei Cloud's technologies to enhance its own digital infrastructure, setting a benchmark for cloud adoption and service excellence.
Eng. Fahad Sahmi AlSahmah, Chief Business and Wholesale Officer at Zain KSA, noted: 'As businesses increasingly embrace digital transformation, Zain KSA is committed to providing the latest cloud solutions that drive efficiency and growth. Through this partnership with Huawei Cloud, we are bringing cutting-edge technologies to our customers, ensuring they have access to secure, scalable, and innovative services that support their digital ambitions.'
This partnership further solidifies Huawei Cloud and Zain KSA's shared vision of driving Saudi Arabia's digital economy by providing AI-powered cloud solutions, enterprise-grade security, and industry-specific innovations. Together, the two companies are ensuring that organizations across the Kingdom have access to the latest cloud technologies that foster innovation, efficiency, and business resilience.
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