How Huawei is Driving AI-led Transformation at GITEX 2025

Huawei is spotlighting the next era of AI-powered infrastructure and intelligent digital ecosystems at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai. 

As a Platinum Sponsor of the event, the company’s 1,200m² showcase demonstrates how AI, cloud computing and network intelligence are converging to redefine industries across the Middle East and Central Asia.

Taking place from 13 October to 17 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Huawei’s central theme at GITEX – All Intelligence – reflects its mission to accelerate industrial digitalisation and expand global collaboration around AI-driven innovation.

Huawei: Building intelligent foundations

To Accelerate Industrial Intelligence, Huawei is presenting more than 80 integrated solutions and 40 live demos spanning its core technology pillars: intelligent networks, storage, cybersecurity and AI-native cloud. 

Featured innovations include the Xinghe AI Network, AI Data Lake storage and AI-native cloud platforms engineered to support industries at scale.

Phillip Gan, President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia, says: “AI and digital technologies are advancing at unprecedented speed, reshaping industries and redefining possibilities. Our goal is to make this powerful technology accessible and actionable for every industry. 

“At GITEX, we moved beyond theory to showcase the practical future of AI, providing the reliable infrastructure that allows businesses to deploy AI with confidence and innovate at scale. 

“By working closely with customers and partners, we are turning these capabilities into practical solutions that drive industry-wide progress, strengthen ecosystems in the Middle East and Central Asia.”

From government services to transportation and energy, Huawei’s technologies are being applied to advance smart city development, optimise data centre efficiency, and supercharge AI-powered inspection and automation systems.

Transforming governance through digital architecture

A major announcement at this year’s exhibition is GovTech 1.0, a new framework that accelerates government modernisation through four key pillars: application intelligentisation, data harmonisation, platform standardisation and network broadbandisation. 

The framework is designed to help public agencies develop end-to-end AI capabilities, strengthen data governance and streamline citizen services through intelligent cloud environments.

Allen Tang, President of ICT Marketing and Solution Sales Department for Huawei Middle East and Central Asia, says the initiative reflects Huawei’s commitment to partnerships and national digital strategies

“GovTech1.0 framework is a strategic blueprint designed to fast-track government modernisation,” he explains.

Huawei’s widening partner ecosystem

At GITEX, Huawei emphasises that collaboration remains central to the company’s regional strategy. 

With this in mind, it is using the event as a platform to introduce more than 20 new industry-specific solutions and 30 SME-focused products, extending support through a newly formed Partner Park and Accelerated Growth Partner incentives.

More than 100 expert-led sessions – including five keynote addresses and 18 industry forums – will explore topics such as AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital power and intelligent cloud systems. 

These forums are designed to connect enterprises and ecosystem partners committed to building secure, sustainable and AI-optimised digital environments.

Cybersecurity’s important role in the cybersecurity era

As Lead Sponsor of GITEX Cyber Valley at GITEX GLOBAL – hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council – Huawei is reinforcing its role in securing the data and AI ecosystems that underpin digital transformation. 

Sean Yang, Huawei’s Global Cyber Security and Privacy Officer, is headlining a session titled Strengthening Data and AI Infrastructure Security and Safeguarding All Intelligence, introducing the Xinghe Intelligent SASE Solutions – an AI-driven security architecture designed for a multi-cloud world.

“The rise of AI introduces complex risks that demand a new level of resilience and trust,” Sean says. “Huawei is focused on helping organisations safeguard data infrastructures through advanced governance and technical safeguards.”

Advancing AI in connectivity, cloud and education

Across the carrier industry, Huawei continues to evolve beyond 5G into 5.5G networks, enabling smarter and more immersive digital experiences.

The company’s B2B Digital Transformation Forum at GITEX showcases how carriers can capture new growth through AI-enhanced connectivity and enterprise collaboration.

In cloud computing, Huawei is progressing from Cloud-native to AI-native architectures with Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) and integrated platforms such as ModelArts, Versatile and DataArts Studio. 

These tools enable enterprises to democratise AI model development, orchestration and data analytics.

And finally, to extend AI’s impact to education, Huawei’s Smart Education Forum, co-organised with UNESCO, will explore strategies for inclusive and equitable learning through intelligent digital platforms that empower global educators.

This all underpins Huawei’s long-term vision: to create an open, trusted and intelligent ecosystem that transforms industries and strengthens digital economies.