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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Malaysian legal reforms earn global nod at Tashkent forum, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The international community, especially the world's legal community, has recognised the efforts and initiatives for legal and institutional reforms that have been diligently implemented by the Madani Government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the recognition was clear when she was given the honour to deliver her views and explanations regarding the legal reform efforts that have and are being implemented by the Madani Government in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. In a post on Facebook, Azalina said views and explanations related to digitalisation and the latest era of technology with the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), were raised and delivered during the plenary session of the Tashkent Law Spring International Legal Forum 2025, themed 'The Age of Digital Technologies: A Legal Perspective of the Future'. 'In that session, I shared the stage with international experts including ministers of justice and digital from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Russia, as well as several experts from world-renowned bodies,' she said in the post. Azalina said she is currently in Tashkent on an official visit at the invitation of Uzbekistan's Justice Minister Akbar Tashkulov to attend the forum. — Bernama
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Huawei Digital Innovation Summit explores B2B opportunities for carriers in the AI era
Summit leaders emphasized AI's role as a key enabler for strategic transformation, urging telcos to adopt a robust technological foundation to seize growth and innovation opportunities Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Industry leaders converged in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, for the Carrier B2B Digital Innovation Summit, a key event within the recently concluded Huawei Tech Carnival and Partner Summit 2025. Under the theme "Grow Together, Win AI Intelligent Era," the summit provided insights into the B2B opportunities emerging for telcos in the rapidly evolving AI era. Allen Tang, President of ICT Marketing & Solution Sales Department at Huawei ME&CA, opened the summit with a keynote speech: "The global carrier B2B market is growing rapidly, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10%. B2B services have become the main engine of carrier revenue growth. Furthermore, the explosive development of AI technologies will inject new momentum into operators' B2B services," he observed. Eric Li, President of Huawei ICT Product Portfolio Marketing & Solution Sales Dept, delivered a keynote on "AI Boosts Carrier B2B New Growth." He emphasized that "AI is now. Low-cost LLM is accelerating entry into more industries. Carriers need to reconstruct connectivity and digital services and build a cloud-based AI foundation to provide better AI services to enterprises." Shi Lei, Vice President of Huawei NCE-Datacom Domain, discussed "Embrace the AI Era, Building a Future-oriented Intelligent IP Network." He noted, the "one network, one map, one brain" three-layer intelligent architecture pushes networks into a new era of advanced self-driving and injects new vitality into carriers' B2B services in all scenarios. Wang Huaxin, Advanced Business Development Manager for Huawei ME&CA, shared insights on "Cloud Foundation for Carrier Digital and Intelligent Evolution." He stated, "Cloud + AI will bring new connections and new growth in digital business. With Huawei Cloud Stack, MobileMoney, KooDrive and KooPhone, Huawei Cloud becomes the fastest-growing cloud among the top vendors." Farid Ben Asker, Director of Carrier Partner Development, Huawei ME&CA, highlighted "Industry Intelligence accelerated with AI." He explained, "To realize the targeted strategic archetype, telcos should strategically transform their infrastructure, capabilities, partnerships and solution integration models. Additionally, investments in automation and AI capabilities are key for telcos to stay relevant and to innovate rapidly. Huawei empowers carriers to offer AI-powered services to transform industries." The summit featured a success case sharing from Nasser Al-Harthi, Head of Business Connectivity from Omantel, who introduced its Wi-Fi-as-a-Service (WaaS) solution, powered by Huawei's iMaster NCE platform. This marks the first managed Wi-Fi 7 deployment in Oman's market, demonstrating how intelligent network automation can deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready infrastructure for enterprises. Alex Xu, President of Carrier Business, Huawei ME&CA concluded, "Global carriers are accelerating their transformation into TechCo, with B2B emerging as a core pillar of this evolution. Over the past year, we have witnessed rapid growth in carriers' B2B businesses, as industry leaders evolve into platform-based companies, mainly through the one-stop service platform and the AI-Ready cloud platform. Huawei is committed to carriers' success and reinforce investment to help them lead as digital and AI champions." The Carrier B2B Digital Innovation Summit successfully united carriers, strategic partners, and influential decision-makers to explore new B2B opportunities in the AI era, creating a platform for win-win cooperation and accelerating digital journeys across Middle East & Central Asia and beyond. About Huawei Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have more than 208,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our Vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they're at home, in the office, or on the go. For more information, please visit Huawei online at or follow us on: Middle East:
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Central Asia Express (Tashkent-Fuzhou) Debuts with Xiamen ITG Group's Uzbek Yarn Shipment
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On 23 May 2025 (GMT+5), 50 containers of Uzbek cotton yarn purchased by Xiamen ITG Group were loaded onto the inaugural Central Asia Express (Tashkent-Fuzhou) train and are scheduled to arrive in Fuzhou, Fujian Province within 12 days, officially marking the launch of the Tashkent-Fuzhou direct freight route. Compared to traditional logistics channels, this new route reduces transit time by nearly 50%, significantly enhancing delivery efficiency. It enables Xiamen ITG Group to offer textile manufacturers more streamlined logistics solutions, lower operational costs, and improved service quality. This supply chain optimization will also broaden the distribution channels for Uzbekistan's high quality cotton yarn. As the largest importer of Uzbek yarn in China, Xiamen ITG Group has maintained strong partnerships with Uzbek cotton enterprises since 2016. Our services currently cover more than 80% of cotton enterprises in the Uzbek market. Recently, Xiamen ITG Group has signed several agreements with Samarkand MST Group, the Uzbekistan Textile Industry Association, and Mili Tex Group, etc. These collaborations aim to strengthen the "textile to garment" industry chain, leverage the Uzbekistan's high-quality raw materials and industries, and support the upgrading and development of the textile industry in Uzbekistan. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Xiamen ITG Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Tahawul Tech
6 days ago
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Huawei showcases comprehensive digital transformation solutions for education sector
ThinkAI: Smart Education Forum of Huawei showcases comprehensive digital transformation solutions for the education sector. Tashkent, Uzbekistan — Huawei hosted the 'Think AI: Smart Education Forum' on May 19, part of the 2025 Tech Carnival & Partner Summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Under the broader theme 'Accelerating the Intelligent World,' the forum showcased innovations to drive digital transformation in educational institutions throughout the Middle East and Central Asia. In his opening address, Cong Liang, Chief Strategy Officer, Middle East & Central Asia, Huawei, emphasised Huawei's commitment to accelerating digital transformation in education through innovative, intelligent ICT solutions. 'Our mission extends beyond providing technology. We are building the foundation for future-ready learning environments that prepare students for tomorrow's digital economy,' said Cong Liang. 'At Think AI: Smart Education Forum, we stand at the crossroads of innovation and impact. Today's education must be flexible, immersive, and intelligent. We are not only shaping talents for intelligence but also empowering intelligence to serve talents. Together, we are building a smarter, more inclusive future for learners everywhere.' Speaking at the opening of the Forum, Vice Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Rustam Karimjonov, highlighted the importance of public-private collaboration in building the future of digital education. 'Empowering our youth with digital skills is a national priority. Our partnership with Huawei has been instrumental in making this vision a reality. From launching ICT Academies at 15 leading universities to supporting international certification and competitions, Huawei has helped us take education beyond the classroom. Together, we're enabling young talents to thrive in AI, cloud, 5G, and more, and turning digital inclusion into real-world impact,' he added. The forum featured a notable contribution from Prof. Mohamed Jemni, Director of the ICT Department, Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO), Vice President of the government board of UNESCO-IITE, who presented on 'AI-Driven Digital Transformation of Higher Education in the Arab Region.' His presentation highlighted the ongoing collaboration between UNESCO and Huawei to jointly promote global education development, focusing on ICT talent cultivation. Mehedi Hasan Limon, Vice President of Huawei MECA Public Sector, introduced Huawei's Smart Education 1+3 All-Scenario Solution, showcasing core advantages across digital training, smart classrooms, scientific research, and smart campus solutions. The presentation emphasized how Cloud and AI applications are revolutionizing educational transformation. 'With our solutions already deployed in 2,800+ universities and 500,000 schools worldwide, we're committed to making digital education more accessible, connected, and future-ready,' said Limon. 'Digital Training 2.0, which we have officially launched in the Middle East & Central Asia region at this forum, provides institutions with the scalable, intelligent technologies they need to nurture the next generation of ICT professionals.' Digital Transformation Across Critical Sectors Huawei's education solutions are future-proof and scalable, designed to grow with institutional needs. The solutions are adaptable across industries, leveraging cross-sector expertise in ICT implementation. All offerings are backed by extensive expertise, drawing on Huawei's global experience and partner ecosystem. As educational institutions face growing pressures to reduce costs while improving efficiency and outcomes, Huawei remains committed to co-creating solutions with partners to reshape the future of these essential services. Think AI: Smart Education Forum is an integral component of the broader Tech Carnival, which brought together over 1,500 industry leaders, technology experts, partners, and stakeholders to explore cutting-edge technologies driving digital transformation across diverse sectors. With more than 30 exhibition sites and engaging forums, the event provided a comprehensive platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and business collaboration.
Al Bawaba
6 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Huawei Reinforces Commitment to SME Digital Transformation at Exclusive Commercial Business Roundtable in Uzbekistan
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, reinforced its commitment to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with future-proof, simplified ICT infrastructure at an exclusive Commercial Business Roundtable in Uzbekistan. The gathering, part of the Huawei Tech Carnival 2025 in Tashkent, brought together C-level executives, industry thought leaders, and Huawei's global management team to share success stories, industry insights, and strategic visions for digital transformation across key sectors, including education, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. Peter Zhang, Director Commercial Business Dept, Enterprise Sales, Huawei, said, "Through deep partnerships and industry-focused strategies, Huawei plays a pivotal role in shaping the commercial market's digital future. Our commitment to SMEs goes beyond providing technology to create an ecosystem that enables sustainable digital growth and innovation." The roundtable featured comprehensive presentations on Huawei MECA Commercial Business's 2024 achievements and 2025 strategic roadmap, with high-level management from both the MECA Region and Huawei Global sharing their vision for the commercial market. Members of the Huawei Elite Club presented real-world success stories, demonstrating how strategic ICT implementation has transformed their operations and accelerated growth. Industry experts provided targeted insights into SME digital transformation challenges and opportunities, while open discussions with commercial partners fostered collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing. These interactive sessions addressed the critical ICT infrastructure gaps many growing businesses face and offered actionable guidance for overcoming these challenges. At the Huawei Commercial booth at the Tech Carnival, the company showcased its comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions specifically designed for SMEs. These solutions stand out in the market for being future-proof and scalable, allowing businesses to grow without technology constraints. The ease of deployment and operation minimizes complexity and reduces the IT burden on smaller organizations, while the adaptability to various industries ensures that businesses in education, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing can find tailored solutions that meet their specific needs. Osama M Henein, Managing Director, OHI, said: "The exclusive gathering provided valuable insights into how businesses can navigate digital change successfully. Huawei's strategic direction and sector-specific expertise offer practical solutions for the real challenges organizations face in their digital transformation journeys." The event highlighted tangible results from partners who have implemented Huawei's commercial solutions. These success stories demonstrated how the right ICT infrastructure can accelerate business growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experiences across diverse industry verticals. As businesses across the Middle East and Central Asia region accelerate their digital transformation initiatives, Huawei's commercial business division continues to expand its reach and impact. The company's solutions serve markets including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Gulf North, Pakistan, Iraq, Oman, Levant, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, Armenia and Georgia, addressing the unique needs and challenges of each regional market. The Commercial Business Roundtable marks another milestone in Huawei's journey to democratize access to advanced ICT infrastructure for businesses of all sizes. By fostering collaboration between technology providers, channel partners, and end customers, Huawei creates a vibrant ecosystem that drives innovation and sustainable growth in the digital economy. This strategic approach reflects Huawei's understanding that successful digital transformation requires more than technology implementation. It demands deep domain expertise, strong partner relationships, and a commitment to long-term support that enables businesses to achieve their digital ambitions.
