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Gulf Business
23-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Tashkent turns tech hub as Huawei accelerates ME&CA's digital future
Pictured: Derek Hao, President of Huawei Enterprise Business ME&CA The historic city of Tashkent marked a pivotal moment in the Middle East and Central Asia's (ME&CA) digital journey as Huawei opened its flagship Tech Carnival & Partner Summit 2025 in Uzbekistan — its first time in the country. Under the banner 'Accelerating the Intelligent World,' the event drew more than 1,500 industry leaders, government officials, technology experts and partners to explore how intelligent technologies can drive the region's digital transformation. Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov underscored the occasion: 'Uzbekistan stands at a crucial junction of ancient heritage and modern innovation. This event represents our commitment to becoming a regional hub for digital excellence.' A region at the digital crossroads ME&CA sits at a critical inflection point. Spanning 21 countries with a combined GDP above $6 trn and a population topping 500 m, the region offers vast growth potential. Rapid global adoption of artificial intelligence—spurred by advances such as DeepSeek—only heightens the urgency to act. Unlike mature markets burdened by legacy infrastructure, many ME&CA nations can build AI-first ecosystems from scratch. This digital leapfrogging offers an unprecedented chance to secure a competitive edge in the global economy. A young, tech-savvy population and government-led diversification away from hydrocarbons further fuel momentum. Derek Hao, President of Huawei Enterprise Business ME&CA, captured the mood: 'Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace… Huawei has developed new digital and intelligent solutions for industries based on our global practices with customers and partners.' Uzbekistan's own Digital Uzbekistan 2030 strategy aims to propel the country's e-Government Development Index from 63rd to the global top 30 within a few years. The geopolitical dimension of digital sovereignty Technological progress also reflects aspirations for digital sovereignty. As global tech ecosystems fragment, regional control over digital infrastructure translates into economic and strategic autonomy. Emerging 'technological corridors'—linking the Gulf to Central Asia and beyond—position ME&CA as a vital bridge between East and West in an AI-enabled economy. Comprehensive digital-enablement strategy Huawei recognises organisations are at different stages of digital maturity and has created four implementation models: ICT infrastructure enablement – integrated computing, networks and storage. Cloud-platform enablement – one platform for multi-cloud applications, cutting development time from months to weeks. Data enablement – a lake-house solution that eliminates silos and reduces data-migration workloads by 80 per cent. AI enablement – frameworks and tools that speed real-world deployment. Regional investment and commitment Huawei has set up ICT academies with local universities and, through its T.H.E Gold Talent Programme, plans to cultivate one million digital professionals across ME&CA. The company works with more than 3,000 partners serving tens of thousands of SMEs, helping its regional commercial market grow 34 per cent year on year in 2024. As ME&CA embraces its digital future, success will hinge on collaboration among governments, technology providers and industry leaders—and on sustained investment in human capital. The rise of 'collaborative intelligence,' where human creativity and AI combine to tackle complex challenges, marks the next frontier. Derek Hao closed with a clear pledge: 'At Huawei, we are committed to working with our partners to build robust digital infrastructure and accelerate intelligent transformation across the region.' Through targeted investment in education, infrastructure and partnerships, ME&CA is poised to lead in the intelligent economy.
Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Stepping into the intelligent future: Huawei's Tech Carnival opens in Uzbekistan
Manama, Bahrain -- Huawei opened its flagship Middle East and Central Asia Tech Carnival & Partner Summit 2025 in Tashkent, marking the first time this major regional event has been held in Uzbekistan. Under the theme "Accelerating the Intelligent World," the event brings together over 1,500 industry leaders, government officials, and technology experts to explore how intelligent technologies can accelerate the region's digital transformation. "Uzbekistan stands at a crucial junction of ancient heritage and modern innovation," said Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov during the opening ceremony. "This event represents our commitment to becoming a regional hub for digital excellence. By partnering with global technology leaders like Huawei, we are building the infrastructure needed for a prosperous digital future." In his keynote address, Phillip Gan, Senior Vice President of Huawei and President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia Region, outlined the company's vision for the region's intelligent transformation. "Over the past 30 years, we've witnessed three major technological shifts – from All IP to All Cloud, and now to All Intelligence," said Gan. " We aim to leverage Huawei's expertise in ICT to help global customers and partners seize this strategic opportunity and jointly drive intelligent transformation across industries in ME&CA." Gan emphasized that successful digital transformation in the region requires five key pillars: Connectivity, Computing, Cloud platforms, which form the foundation of digital infrastructure, followed by Green development as the fourth pillar, and the cultivation of a prosperous ecosystem. He highlighted that for every dollar invested in digital infrastructure, countries can generate $8.3 in digital economic output, according to Huawei's Global Digitalization Index. The Tech Carnival showcases practical applications of these technologies across more than 50 exhibition demonstrations. Attendees can experience firsthand how AI-powered networks, next-generation cloud architectures, optical technologies, and intelligent storage systems work together to create comprehensive digital solutions. These demonstrations illustrate how organizations can harness AI's transformative power while maintaining sustainability and efficiency. Yang Chaobin, Huawei's Senior Vice President and President of the ICT Business Group, delivered a speech, stating: "In the era of inclusive AI, Huawei is committed to innovating in network technologies and advancing network-based computing to enhance the efficiency of large model training and inference. By enabling intelligent networks, we ensure a high-quality AI application experience. Huawei will continue to collaborate with customers and partners to seize new opportunities in this transformative era." Derek Hao, President of Huawei Enterprise Business ME&CA, reinforced the company's commitment to collaboration: "Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, with intelligent practices across various industries leading to significant impact. As countries in the Middle East and Central Asia embrace intelligence as a national strategy, Huawei has developed new digital and intelligent solutions for industries based on our global practices with customers and partners. At Huawei, we are committed to working with our partners to build robust digital infrastructure and accelerate intelligent transformation across the region." Huawei's investment in Uzbekistan extends beyond technology demonstrations. The company has established ICT academies within the region with local universities, training thousands of digital professionals annually. Through initiatives like " T.H.E Gold Talent Program ", Huawei aims to cultivate one million digital talents across the Middle East and Central Asia in the coming years. "The countries in ME&CA are actively promoting digital, intelligent and green transformation, "concluded Gan. "As the region embraces its digital future, Huawei remains committed to being a trusted partner in this transformation journey, helping bridge the digital divide and create sustainable prosperity for all." The Tech Carnival & Partner Summit continues through May 20, featuring specialized forums on network innovation, cloud infrastructure, optical technologies, and data storage solutions tailored for the AI era. For more information about the Tech Carnival & Partner Summit 2025, visit: 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. 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