Huawei leads Bahrain’s 5G-AI transformation

TDT | Manama

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Huawei has deepened its role in shaping the region’s digital future by signing a strategic partnership in Bahrain that will spearhead the deployment of next-generation 5G-Advanced and AI-powered technologies. The agreement with stc Bahrain reinforces Huawei’s position as a global leader in driving smart connectivity and intelligent infrastructure across the GCC.

The partnership, signed on Sunday, aims to transform Bahrain into a regional benchmark for 5G-A and AI integration. Huawei will lead efforts to deliver personalised digital services, smarter private networks and real-time enterprise tools that redefine industry standards.

Accelerating digital innovation

At the core of the agreement is Huawei’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what next-generation networks can deliver. The collaboration covers joint R&D, product innovation and the deployment of AI-driven Mobile Private Networks across key sectors such as logistics, manufacturing and critical infrastructure.

“This partnership reflects our shared vision for innovation through 5G-Advanced and AI,” said Steven Yi, Huawei Senior Vice President. “Together, we will deliver transformative technologies that empower industries, enable new services and support Bahrain’s national ambitions.”

Smart networks and enterprise tools

Huawei’s technology will drive network optimisation, cloud-edge integration and intelligent automation, enabling faster service delivery and advanced connectivity for businesses. The deployment of AI-powered private networks is expected to bring mission-critical reliability, lower latency and improved efficiency to a wide range of industries.

stc Bahrain, acting as a local partner, will contribute market insights and implementation capacity. Its leadership welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with Huawei on building future-ready services for the Kingdom.

Investing in Bahrain’s future

In addition to infrastructure, the agreement prioritises talent development and ecosystem growth. Huawei plans to support local innovation by offering AI training programmes and collaborative research, helping to cultivate a new generation of Bahraini tech professionals.

For Huawei, this milestone reaffirms its regional leadership in emerging technologies. For Bahrain, it marks a major leap toward building a resilient, AI-driven digital economy that is ready to lead in the Gulf and beyond.