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Huawei stages Middle East and Central Asia Commercial Roadshow in Baghdad

Huawei kicked off its Middle East and

Central Asia Commercial Roadshow in Baghdad recently , marking a significant milestone in Iraq ’ s journey towards digital transformation . The event brought together over 200 industry leaders , customers , and partners to explore innovative solutions that will shape the future of Iraq ’ s digital landscape .
The roadshow demonstrated Huawei ’ s commitment to empowering key sectors of the Iraqi economy through tailored ICT solutions . The company showcased a comprehensive suite of technologies designed to revolutionise education , healthcare , government services , real estate , and finance .
In the opening speech , Alex Zhang , Vice President of Enterprise Business for Huawei Middle East and Central Asia , underscored the importance of digital transformation for Iraq .
Rafid Abbas Khader , Business Environment Subsidiary Board Director , delivered a keynote titled In Iraq , for Iraq . He said , “ Huawei has operated in the Iraqi market for over 20 years and is dedicated to becoming a major contributor to the national digital economy .”
The event highlighted Huawei ’ s industryspecific solutions , each designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities within Iraq ’ s key sectors .
In education , Huawei presented an integrated approach to creating dynamic learning environments , combining robust network infrastructure with secure data centres and interactive smart classroom technologies . For the healthcare sector , the company demonstrated how its smart wards system , advanced medical imaging solutions , and hospital network infrastructure can significantly enhance patient care and operational efficiency .

National provider of fibre optic infrastructure in Bahrain , BNET signs MoU with Huawei Bahrain

BNET , the national provider of fibre optic infrastructure in the Kingdom of Bahrain , announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding , MoU with Huawei Bahrain , the global provider of information and communications technology . This strategic partnership , formalised during a visit by BNET ’ s management team to China , signifies a mutual commitment to enhancing broadband experiences for users in Bahrain .

The MoU establishes a collaborative framework aligned with BNET ’ s strategic goals of elevating the national fibre broadband experience . By leveraging Huawei ’ s cutting-edge solutions and technological advancements , BNET aims to deliver unparalleled fibre broadband services to all users across Bahrain .
This partnership will significantly enhance coverage for both residences and businesses , positioning Bahrain as a provider in global fibre broadband provision and setting new benchmarks with BNET ’ s robust infrastructure .
Ahmed Jaber Alhogbani Aldoseri , CEO of BNET , commented , “ This strategic partnership with Huawei represents a significant milestone in our commitment to providing our customers with the best possible fibre broadband experience . We are confident that by combining BNET ’ s extensive network infrastructure with Huawei ’ s cutting-edge technology solutions , we will be able to elevate the nationwide fibre broadband experience in the Kingdom of Bahrain and position the Kingdom as a global provider in this crucial sector .”
Aziz Tang , CEO of Huawei Bahrain , added , “ We are delighted to expand our
Huawei ’ s financial sector offerings focus on fortifying data security and operational efficiency , providing financial institutions with the tools to drive economic stability and growth .
In the government sector , the company showcased how its intelligent office systems , advanced campus networks , and streamlined data centres can transform public services and decision-making processes . For the real estate industry , Huawei presented innovative solutions for smart property management , emphasizing sustainability , energy optimisation , and enhanced tenant experiences .
existing partnership with BNET through this important initiative . Huawei is dedicated to supporting Bahrain ’ s digital transformation journey , and we believe this collaboration will be key in advancing the country ’ s fibre broadband infrastructure and services . We are confident that by working together , we can make a significant contribution to enhancing the digital lives of citizens and businesses across the Kingdom .”
Alex Zhang
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