Huawei Cloud has officially launched its Riyadh Cloud Region during the Huawei Cloud Summit Saudi Arabia 2023, marking a major step forward in supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and Vision 2030 goals.
Huawei Cloud Riyadh Region: A Game-Changer for the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa
The new Huawei Cloud Riyadh Region will be a central hub for delivering secure, reliable, and innovative cloud services across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. This milestone reflects Huawei’s ongoing commitment to empowering Saudi Arabia’s technological leadership and economic diversification through advanced cloud infrastructure.
According to H.E. Eng. Haitham bin Abdul Rahman Al-Ohali, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT):
“Huawei has been a strategic partner in our digital journey, working closely with government agencies, service providers, and universities. The launch of the Riyadh Region will accelerate innovation and contribute to the Kingdom’s dynamic digital ecosystem.”
High-Performance Cloud Infrastructure with Local Data Compliance
The Riyadh Region features a 3 Availability Zone (3AZ) architecture, ensuring high availability, low latency, and top-tier security for enterprises. Hosted locally, all data complies with Saudi Arabia’s data sovereignty regulations. The region offers full-stack cloud services including:
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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
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Databases
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Containers
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Big Data Solutions
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Services
The region is fully integrated with major local telecom providers like STC, Zain, and Mobily, ensuring seamless and fast connectivity.
Huawei Cloud Introduces Pangu Models 3.0 to Boost AI in Saudi Arabia
Huawei also announced the rollout of its Pangu Models 3.0, designed to overcome challenges in AI adoption. These models bring industry-specific AI solutions to sectors such as finance, government, and manufacturing, helping organizations enhance efficiency, decision-making, and customer experience.
“Go Cloud, Go Global” Program to Connect Saudi and Chinese Enterprises
To foster international collaboration, Huawei unveiled its “Saudi Arabia Go Cloud Go Global” initiative. This program aims to connect Chinese businesses with Saudi enterprises, encouraging joint innovation and growth. With a presence in over 170 countries, Huawei Cloud brings deep industry knowledge, advanced technologies, and global experience to support this initiative.
Commitment to Talent Development and Startup Growth
As part of its long-term vision for the Kingdom, Huawei Cloud will:
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Train 200,000 developers in Saudi Arabia over the next 5 years
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Partner with 1,000 local companies to build custom cloud solutions
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Support 2,000 startups through the Huawei Cloud Startup Program
Huawei’s Legacy in Saudi Arabia
Huawei has been operating in Saudi Arabia since 2002. Over the past two decades, the company has:
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Enabled seamless 5G deployment, making Saudi Arabia a global 5G leader
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Provided reliable communication during the Hajj pilgrimage
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Connected 3.5 million people in rural areas
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Created 20,000 jobs
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Trained 10,000 ICT professionals in the Kingdom
Eric Yang, CEO of Huawei Saudi Arabia, emphasized:
“For over 20 years, Huawei has contributed to building a smart society and empowering the local talent ecosystem. With the Riyadh Region, we’re unlocking the next phase of Saudi Arabia’s digital era, offering green energy, AI, and pervasive connectivity.”
Huawei Cloud: Powering Industry Digitalization Globally
Under its “Everything as a Service” strategy, Huawei Cloud aims to be the cloud foundation for global digital transformation, delivering cutting-edge cloud computing to clients in over 170 countries.
Jacqueline Shi, President of Huawei Cloud Global Marketing and Sales Service, summarized:
“Our goal is to make Huawei Cloud the platform of choice for innovation in Saudi Arabia and beyond. We are here to help enterprises stay agile, intelligent, and successful in the digital age.”
