Huawei enhances Kingdom’s cloud with new license

Huawei Cloud has recently been granted a Class C License by the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the highest certification for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) awarded by the commission. This recognition follows a thorough evaluation conducted by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), which assessed Huawei Cloud against both the Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) and the Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (CCC).

Alan Qi, Chief Executive Officer of Sparkoo Saudi Arabia (Huawei Cloud), expressed gratitude, stating, “Huawei Cloud is honored to have received the esteemed Class C License from the CST, representing a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing cloud services in the Kingdom. This certification underscores our steadfast dedication to maintaining the highest cybersecurity standards and supporting the nation’s digital transformation journey.”

This pivotal license now authorizes Huawei Cloud to provide state-of-the-art Cloud Services to both public and private sectors across the Kingdom and the broader region. The stringent criteria for obtaining a Class C License include adherence to the Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (CCC) for the Government Sector, alignment with Class A and Class B standards and requirements, and obtaining necessary approvals in compliance with prevailing laws, regulations, policies, and governance models. Under this license, Huawei Cloud is now authorized to handle government data classifications, encompassing public, restricted, secret, and top-secret data.

This licensing achievement comes on the heels of the recent launch of the Huawei Cloud Riyadh Region. Aligned with the goals outlined in Huawei Cloud’s commitment to substantial investments in cloud infrastructure within Saudi Arabia, as declared during LEAP 2023, this milestone reinforces Huawei Cloud’s commitment to fostering digital-led economic growth and prosperity.

This significant step is part of Huawei Cloud’s broader strategy, deeply rooted in Saudi Arabia and aligned with the nation’s 2030 vision. Huawei Cloud aims to catalyze the digital transformation and intelligent upgrade of Saudi enterprises through cutting-edge technologies, improved user experiences, and a collaborative ecosystem.

Huawei Cloud plans to leverage advanced technologies, including Cloud Native 2.0, GaussDB, Digital Human, and Pangu Model 3.0, specifically tailored for Government, Electricity, and Meteorology services, to enhance intelligence in Saudi Arabia. The Pangu 3.0 AI model, designed to address challenges in AI adoption, is expected to improve AI capabilities in areas such as finance, government, manufacturing, and beyond, driving innovation in the Kingdom and expediting economic diversification.

Over the next five years, Huawei aims to empower 200,000 developers in Saudi Arabia, collaborate on solutions with 1,000 local partners, and launch the Huawei Cloud Startup Program, providing support for 2,000 startups. Huawei Cloud’s commitment to Saudi Arabia underscores its role as a catalyst for positive change in the region’s digital landscape.