Huawei Cloud launches advanced artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives in Saudi Arabia

 

Huawei Cloud to strengthen artificial intelligence infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

Huawei Cloud unveiled a suite of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at the Huawei Cloud Summit Saudi Arabia 2024, aimed at accelerating digital transformation and supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives. The event, attended by over 600 participants, highlighted Huawei's latest AI technologies, including AI-ready model training and inference, and showcased the company’s global and Chinese ecosystem resources.

Key Highlights:

·         AI-Ready Infrastructure: Huawei Cloud is enhancing Saudi Arabia’s digital landscape with state-of-the-art AI-ready intelligent cloud infrastructure. This includes supporting the Saudi government's Arabic large language model (LLM), which powers over 20 AI applications with high resource utilization.

·         Local Ecosystem Development: Huawei Cloud is committed to fostering a robust local ecosystem by introducing global and Chinese partners to Saudi Arabia. This includes developing over 100 local partners and training more than 3,000 university students in ICT fields.

·         Business Growth: Huawei Cloud’s public cloud business in the Middle East has seen 300% growth, with Saudi Arabia’s public cloud revenue increasing tenfold in the past year. The company now serves over 300 customers in the Kingdom, including government ministries, top telecom carriers, fintech firms, media companies, and 90% of Chinese companies operating in Saudi Arabia.

 

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Event Highlights:

·         Innovation and Commitment: Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia, emphasized the importance of long-term partnerships in achieving strategic goals. He praised Huawei’s dedication to innovation and its role in advancing the industry’s intelligence and local talent.

·         Data Security and Compliance: Jacqueline Shi, President of Huawei Cloud Global Marketing and Sales Service, underscored Huawei Cloud’s alignment with Saudi Arabia’s digital sovereignty strategy and data security policies, reinforcing the company’s commitment to safeguarding customer data through advanced technology and localized services.

·         Sector-Specific Solutions: Huawei Cloud’s solutions are designed to enhance various sectors including government services, retail, and finance. Notably, the Pangu government model supports smart city initiatives, while local e-commerce platforms like Zode benefit from Huawei Cloud’s innovative digital solutions and robust cybersecurity measures.

 

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Future Prospects:

Mark Chen, President of Huawei Cloud’s Global Solution Sales Department, highlighted the company’s dedication to building AI-ready infrastructure and accelerating intelligent upgrades across industries. Huawei Cloud’s Pangu model, for example, is revolutionizing software development by enabling rapid code generation, which supports local businesses in swiftly deploying new solutions.

Huawei Cloud’s extensive contributions span media and entertainment, e-commerce, finance, telecommunications, and smart vehicles, driving business transformation and operational efficiency. The company remains committed to fostering a thriving local ecosystem through strategic partnerships and educational initiatives.

Source: https://makkahnewspaper.com/