Dubai, UAE - du, a subsidiary of the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Huawei, an ICT infrastructure provider, have formalized an agreement to develop cloud services in the United Arab Emirates.
With digital transformation efforts underway in the UAE, this partnership aims to provide technology solutions tailored to different sectors, including SMEs and startups.
The Key Points
- The collaboration will focus on building local cloud infrastructure to ensure low latency, high-bandwidth connectivity, and compliance with UAE data sovereignty laws.
- It will also provide access to emerging technologies such as big data, AI, and IoT.
- These capabilities are intended to reduce capital expenditure for businesses, especially those in the startup and SME sectors.
What they say
Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, said the alliance aims to strengthen the technology sector in line with the UAE's broader economic goals.
Liu Jiawei, CEO of Huawei UAE, highlighted the importance of cloud services for local SMEs and startups and how they fit into the broader ecosystem.
The Next
The partnership aligns with the UAE's economic strategy and is a notable step in the region's digital advancement.
It builds on previous joint ventures between du and Huawei.
It sets the stage for further technological development, especially given Huawei's long-standing presence in the UAE and experience in cloud services.
