Huawei founder and chairman Rin Zhangfei acknowledged the long and deep history of the Arab world in mathematics, engineering and engineering design during a recent meeting with a group of media from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The meeting was an opportunity to share Zhangfi's ideas on bold digital transformation efforts in the region as well as Huawei's plans to support local partners to expand digital services to more people, homes and businesses than ever before.
The New Silk Road
"The Silk Road created by our ancestors connects the cultures of China, Central Asia and the Middle East, and we are very impressed with it. We must continue the spirit of the Silk Road today with 5G technologies and high-speed railways. This will drive economic growth in the whole region," Zhang said.
"Furthermore, we believe that the Middle East will become one of the highest regions in the world to embrace the 5G technology that will be the infrastructure of this renewed civilization."
Countries such as Qatar were among the first to launch 5G commercials, taking the global lead in the expansion of 5G technology in particular, and Zhangfei noted that these advanced technologies will help countries bridge the digital divide and contribute to cultural and educational development.
Knowledge is oil and coal
The founder and chairman of Huawei believes that geographic boundaries are very important for material wealth, and that they must be preserved, but the wealth of digital technologies is global and beyond borders.
“Knowledge is our oil, our forests and our charcoal, and the key to rejuvenating any country or nation today is education,” he said, stressing that advancing a 5G technology company or artificial intelligence can create wealth for a community. “But in the new era, when ICTs become a key driver, For productivity, these resources must be used to support and train people. "
| Zhang pointed out that Huawei does not rely on American parts or components at all (Reuters) |
US embargo
The founder of Huawei was also outspoken in addressing the challenges of cybersecurity in the ICT industry, and Huawei's evolving relationship with US technology companies.
On issues such as 5G base stations, transport networks and core networks, Zhangfei said Huawei is not dependent on US parts or components at all, so it will not be affected by US sanctions on that front.
Partnership with the countries of the region
Countries in the region, such as Qatar, are a strong market for Huawei globally, while both the public and private sectors are making significant investments in ICT infrastructure.
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in cooperation with Huawei, recently launched the third edition of the annual Huawei Middle East ICT competition in the country in partnership with the universities of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa, Carnegie Mellon and the Community College in the country.
Huawei has previously confirmed its intention to serve the preparations for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by facilitating a smart, ever-connected community.
Zhang believes that exploration itself is a contribution to society, so he believes that the main direction is to move forward with new technology and explore what follows.
The interview, conducted by the CEO, comes shortly after Huawei announced its Q3 2019 results, a day before the opening of the 2019 KITCOM conference in Doha, which includes 5G technology and smart cities.
Revenue in the first three quarters of this year increased 24.4 percent year-on-year.
Huawei has maintained its focus on ICT infrastructure and smart devices in its efforts to help build a fully connected intelligent world.