In this collaboration, du and Huawei will establish localized cloud infrastructure within the UAE. The key advantages for UAE enterprises encompass region-specific cloud resources, cutting-edge technologies, and enhanced cost efficiency. By deploying this infrastructure within the country, UAE businesses can host their applications locally, ensuring minimal latency, high-speed connections, and compliance with local data sovereignty regulations. Additionally, this service will grant access to innovative solutions such as big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) for UAE enterprises, especially benefiting SMEs, startups, and businesses in the fields of gaming, fintech, media & entertainment, automotive, and Web 3.0. The scalable cloud solutions provided will reduce capital expenditure and lower barriers to entry, promoting innovation in these sectors.
Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, emphasized, “Our collaboration with Huawei signifies a transformative step as we recognize the crucial role of SMEs in the UAE’s economy and the potential of startups in shaping the future. Our shared commitment to nurturing a knowledge-based economy and driving technological advancements aligns with the UAE’s national agenda. This partnership empowers the technology sector, offering unprecedented access to cutting-edge solutions that foster innovation and unlock new opportunities for a sustainable future.”
Liu Jiawei, CEO of Huawei UAE, added, “Collaboration across industries is the catalyst for scalable innovation. With this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), we have further strengthened our partnership with du, enhancing the digitization journey. Huawei and du are aligned with the UAE government’s vision for innovation and entrepreneurship. This new cloud service will be a game-changer, equipping local SMEs and startups with the tools needed to thrive in a fiercely competitive global market.”
This collaboration builds upon the success of du and Huawei’s prior joint projects, spanning cutting-edge mobile services, fintech, and various ICT solutions that have driven digital transformation in the UAE. Now, the two companies are poised to harness their collective expertise and resources to deliver advanced cloud services within the UAE.
Huawei, which has operated in the UAE for over 22 years, remains dedicated to supporting the nation’s digitalization goals, in line with the UAE Centennial Plan 2071. Through Huawei Cloud’s comprehensive services, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Technology-as-a-Service, and Expertise-as-a-Service, the company aims to expedite digital empowerment. Notably, Huawei Cloud was recognized in Gartner’s 2022 Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Services (CIPS), and its global community of Huawei Cloud developers has now surpassed 4 million.
