The centre will help raise awareness of 5G technologies and its expanding set of applications, support local talent in this field, and strengthen 5G cybersecurity
Engineer Haitham Al-Ohali, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, inaugurated the National Centre for Emerging Network Technologies in the presence of Prof. Badran Al-Omar, Rector of King Saud University and Eric Yang, CEO of Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia. The centre is the result of a strategic partnership between King Saud University and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and is powered by Huawei.
Launching the new centre in collaboration with Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia activates the previous agreement between Huawei and the Ministry. Under this partnership, the two parties aim to develop 5G applications, identify frameworks for developing local talent, enhance the Kingdom’s position as the leading and most innovative country in the region, and work towards serving common interests and goals.
“We are honoured and excited to kick off our cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology through the launch of the National Centre for Emerging Network Technologies. This step aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s continuous efforts to advance digital transformation, develop digital skills, and spread a culture of innovation. This collaboration also reflects Huawei’s ongoing commitment to adopting the latest 5G technologies and supporting the Kingdom’s progress to become a global leader in this field,” said Eric Yang, CEO, Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia.
The centre will help raise awareness of 5G technologies and its expanding set of applications, support local talent in this field, and strengthen 5G cybersecurity. It will also provide a platform to develop digital trust, enhance digital infrastructure, adopt emerging technologies, advance smart cities, foster digital capabilities and skills, and digital innovation.
