Huawei has partnered with Dubai Internet City (DIC), a member of Tecom Group, to set up its national headquarters within the region's largest ICT and technology community, in a bid to further expand and deploy its global technology expertise to support the strategic vision of the UAE.

 

The long-term investment for the new headquarters will serve as a platform to drive the UAE’s digitisation agenda and build upon Dubai’s knowledge economy, as well as support the emirate’s vision to become an innovation-led economy and a smart city, said a statement.

 

Malek Al Malek, chief executive officer, Tecom Business Parks, said: “Fortune 500 companies like Huawei continuously investing and aligning with the ICT vision of the UAE marks a strong endorsement of this country's strategic leadership to make UAE the smartest country in the world. 

 

"We welcome Huawei's expanded growth in the UAE and in turn contribute to achieving a quantum leap in ICT solutions at across all levels in the nation.”

 

Its technological innovation, coupled with its international and local experience, means that Huawei UAE is now well positioned to collaboratively support the local government in its pursuit of innovative solutions to make UAE the smartest country and its people the happiest in the world, said the statement.

 

Charles Ding, senior vice president, Huawei, said: “Globally, the UAE is a key market for Huawei as it exemplifies the highest ambition in ICT growth. Over the years we have been effectively connecting systems, businesses, cities, societies and people around the region. 

 

"Now with our expanded presence and international capabilities to match UAE’s ICT vision, we look forward to redefining the landscape by being a catalyst to further improving efficiency and transforming industries and being part of the UAE growth story.”

 

As part of its next chapter and from its base in DIC, Huawei UAE plans to embrace the UAE’s ICT transformation and continue working with governments, business partners, operators and consumers to build a better connected world. 

 

This will include leveraging the brand’s international experiences in supporting the UAE’s own national transformation agenda. Huawei has operations in 170 countries, and that has given the company great insight into lessons that can be valuable to the UAE. 

 

David Wang, CEO, Huwaei UAE, said: “Since our establishment in the UAE, the company has witnessed exponential growth, with the strong support of Tecom Group and the local government for a conducive business environment. Being a global company, Huawei has a strong legacy of innovation with over 75,000 engineers globally specialized with over $6.6 billion invested into various R&D programs. 

 

"With the invaluable support from our global HQ, a strong team for seamless knowledge transfer and experience from 170 countries, Huawei is well-poised to support the UAE transformation agenda including nurturing local talent.  

 

"We truly feel that we are the best partner in helping governments achieve their visions for building smarter cities and making citizens happier and we look forward to serving the UAE and its people better.”

 

The 92,000-sq-ft headquarters, located in Dubai Internet City, will host its three core business divisions including Carrier Business Group, Enterprise Business Group and the Consumer Business Group. - TradeArabia News Service