Looking to the future of the region’s connected digital economy, senior executives for across the technology industry came together at the 15th anniversary of Huawei Middle East.
The day’s honored guest was H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Information, with speakers including: Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Assistant Director General of The Executive Office and Smart Dubai Taskforce Leader, Hatem Bamatraf, Chief Technology Officer at Etisalat Group, Eng. Nasser Sulaiman Al Nasser, Senior Vice President of Technologies & Operations at STC, and Guo Ping, Deputy Chairman of the Board and Rotating CEO of Huawei.
The forum was opened by Charles Yang, President of Huawei Middle East, who touched upon some of the key transformations taking place in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry over the last 15 years. Huawei demonstrated its innovations of upcoming ICT application, including 4K video, drones & robotics, wearable devices, and 4.5G & 5G mobile connectivity.
“Studies have shown time and again that ICT infrastructure is a powerful engine for social and economic development. The Middle East has in many ways risen to be a global hub for new technology deployments as government leaders recognize the potential of connectivity to create more competitive industries, safer cities and more inspired services for the public,” said Charles Yang, President of Huawei Middle East.
Speaking at the event, Hatem Bamatraf, Chief Technology Officer at Etisalat Group, added: “We are working in an industry which is fast and continuously evolving from one generation to the other. It changes lives, enables capabilities, helps economies, and powers entrepreneurship. We believe that there’s a lot of value that will be added from a partner like Huawei in pursuing that journey.”
