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Broadcast Pro
a day ago
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Huawei and Anghami launch music app on HarmonyOS 5 smartwatches
The Anghami Smartwatch App is now available for download on the HUAWEI WATCH 5 and will soon roll out to more smartwatch models across the region. Huawei has partnered with Anghami, the music streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa, to launch a new smartwatch app designed specifically for the HUAWEI WATCH 5, powered by the latest HarmonyOS 5. The release represents a major step forward in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding at HDC 2025 in China. The Anghami Smartwatch App offers users a seamless and intuitive way to stream music directly from their wrists. Built for mobility and ease of use, the app allows users to browse playlists, play tracks and manage playback with a few simple taps on their smartwatch, delivering a smooth and immersive music experience on the go. Choucri Khairallah, Chief Business Officer at Anghami, said: 'Anghami has always believed in delivering music that moves with you. With this new HUAWEI WATCH 5 integration, we are taking that idea one step further, bringing curated music, regional favorites, and personalized playlists closer to users through the intuitive power of Huawei wearables.' This collaboration builds on a relationship that began in 2020 with Anghami's integration into Huawei Mobile Services. Milestones since then have included the launch of the first HarmonyOS smartwatch app in 2021 and deeper integrations through the HUAWEI AppGallery. The updated app for 2025 takes advantage of HarmonyOS 5's performance and user experience enhancements and will soon be available on other Huawei smartwatch models, including the WATCH GT 5 and GT 4. The partnership also extends to Huawei's HMS for Car, enabling Anghami's content to be accessed through in-vehicle entertainment systems for a unified music experience across devices. William Hu, Managing Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group for Middle East and Africa Eco-Development and Operation, added: 'As a global technology leader, Huawei is committed to creating smarter, more connected lifestyle experiences for users worldwide. By bringing Anghami's streaming capabilities to our wearable ecosystem, we are enabling music to follow users wherever life takes them, on the go and right from their wrist.' The Anghami Smartwatch App is now available for download on the HUAWEI WATCH 5, offering users real-time music access, a user-friendly interface and a curated selection of content tailored to regional tastes.
TECHx
a day ago
- TECHx
Huawei Launches Smartwatch Music App with Anghami
Home » Emerging technologies » Lifestyle tech » Huawei Launches Smartwatch Music App with Anghami Huawei has announced a new smartwatch application developed in collaboration with Anghami, the music streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa. The new app is designed for the HUAWEI WATCH 5 and powered by HarmonyOS 5. It offers users a smarter, more accessible way to enjoy music directly from their wrist. The announcement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Huawei and Anghami at HDC 2025 in China. Huawei revealed that the Anghami Smartwatch App allows users to browse playlists, stream music, and control playback with a few taps. The interface is intuitive and designed for ease of use while on the go. Choucri Khairallah, Chief Business Officer at Anghami, stated that this integration brings curated content and personalized playlists even closer to users through Huawei wearables. Huawei reported that its partnership with Anghami began in 2020 with the integration of Huawei Mobile Services (HMS). It has since led to several joint projects, including deeper ecosystem integration via HUAWEI AppGallery. The new app leverages HarmonyOS 5's improved user experience and performance capabilities. Huawei confirmed that the Anghami Smartwatch App will also roll out to other models, including the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 and GT 4. The collaboration also includes extending Anghami's streaming service to Huawei's in-car entertainment systems through HMS for Car. William Hu, Managing Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group for Middle East and Africa Eco-Development and Operation, said the initiative reflects Huawei's commitment to smart lifestyle integration. Key highlights: The app supports real-time music access and regional content curation. Users can now stream music directly from the HUAWEI WATCH 5. Additional support for more smartwatch models is planned. Huawei confirmed that the Anghami Smartwatch App is now available for download and will continue to expand across its wearable ecosystem in the region.
Broadcast Pro
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Broadcast Pro
Huawei expands in-car content offerings with Anghami and Nabd partnerships
Anghami, the MENA region's music streaming platform with over 57m tracks, brings its deep understanding of local musical tastes to the partnership. Through this agreement, Anghami's vast content library will be made available on HMS for Car, enabling car manufacturers to offer regionally relevant music experiences to their customers. This marks the latest step in Anghami's long-standing collaboration with Huawei, which began in 2020 with the integration of Huawei Mobile Services and promotion through HUAWEI AppGallery across the Middle East and Africa. Since then, Anghami has also developed applications for Huawei smartwatches, including a HarmonyOS app in 2021 and an optimised version for the HUAWEI WATCH 5 in 2025. Now, with its inclusion in the HMS for Car ecosystem, Anghami will support the development of an in-car music environment tailored to local preferences. Meanwhile, Nabd, the Arabic news platform with over 32m users worldwide, will also join the HMS for Car content lineup. Known for its personalised Arabic content, Nabd delivers a diverse range of services including breaking news, live football scores, market data, weather updates, video feeds, live TV, e-commerce listings and even interactive games. Its integration with HMS for Car ensures drivers and passengers will have access to timely, localised news and infotainment services directly from their vehicle dashboards. Since 2021, Nabd has worked closely with Huawei to integrate HMS media kits and expand its regional reach via the AppGallery. These partnerships mark a significant expansion of Huawei's in-car content ecosystem, bringing together two of the Middle East's most prominent platforms in the key categories of music and news. Beyond collaborations, Huawei also showcased its latest technological innovation at the conference, HMS for Car MAAN 4.0. This upgrade enables web-based apps to operate with the same efficiency as native apps in connected vehicles. Coupled with Huawei's new App Box development tool, it allows partners such as Anghami and Nabd to deliver seamless and high-quality in-car experiences. Looking forward, Huawei plans to further expand its HMS for Car ecosystem by forging new alliances with regional and global content providers. The goal is to deliver increasingly personalised and immersive experiences that redefine the future of connected driving.
Gulf Business
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Business
Huawei expands in-car ecosystem with Anghami and Nabd partnerships at HDC 2025
Huawei Consumer Cloud Services has signed two strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading regional digital content platforms, Anghami and Nabd, during the Huawei Developer Conference 2025 (HDC 2025). The agreements aim to strengthen Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) for Car by offering localised, reliable, and engaging infotainment solutions tailored for global automakers. Deepening regional integration for connected vehicles The partnerships tap into the regional influence of two major MENA platforms: Anghami, the region's largest music streaming service, and Nabd, the top Arabic news aggregator. Both will deliver their content via HMS for Car, enabling auto manufacturers to provide enhanced, locally relevant user experiences inside connected vehicles. Anghami, which boasts a catalogue of over 57 million tracks and deep insight into Arabic music preferences, will now offer its music content through Huawei's in-car services. This marks a continuation of a long-standing relationship. Since 2020, Anghami has integrated with Huawei Mobile Services and promoted its presence through HUAWEI AppGallery across the Middle East and Africa. In 2021, it launched a HarmonyOS app for Huawei smartwatches and followed it with a dedicated app version for the Huawei Watch 5 in 2025. With the new MoU, Anghami will help create a robust music ecosystem within HMS for Car. Read: Nabd, which serves over 32 million users globally, delivers personalised Arabic news, live sports scores, market data, weather forecasts, TV streaming, and more. Through its partnership with Huawei, Nabd will offer localised news content and multilingual services for HMS for Car, enriching the platform's media offerings. The collaboration builds on Nabd's earlier work with Huawei since 2021, including HMS media kit integration and brand expansion via the AppGallery. HMS for Car continues its innovation push Beyond partnerships, The collaboration with Anghami and Nabd underscores Huawei's goal to build a rich and locally attuned in-car ecosystem. By joining forces with trusted regional platforms, Huawei is enhancing the relevance and depth of its services for drivers and passengers across the globe. Looking ahead, Huawei plans to scale its ecosystem further by onboarding more regional and international content partners, delivering increasingly personalised and immersive digital experiences within connected vehicles.
