HDC·2024 HUAWEI MEA Ecosystem Summit in Riyadh Amplifies Saudi-China Synergy in Partnership with Saudi Tourism Authority (STA)

MEA Ecosystem Summit, hosted by Huawei and Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) at Madareem Crown Hotel as part of the Riyadh Forum on November 21st, marked a significant milestone in deepening collaboration collaboration between Saudi Arabia and China. The summit positioned Huawei as a global leader in driving sustainable growth and fostering technological partnerships across markets. It also served as a key platform for connecting industry leaders, government officials, tech innovators, and over 150 business partners from China. The event helped catalyze strategic alliances and strengthen business ties between Saudi Arabia and China.
Huawei Ecosystem Driving Saudi’s Market Growth
The HDC 2024 MEA Ecosystem Summit marked an important step forward in Huawei’s vision to propel innovation and collaboration across Saudi’s digital landscape. Mr. Keith Li, Vice President, Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia, shared insights into the Saudi market, emphasizing the transformative role of the Huawei ecosystem in supporting the Kingdom’s economic diversification and growth. “We are proud to contribute to Saudi’s digital future by fostering a collaborative ecosystem that bridges technology, entertainment and economic opportunities,” said Li.

Key Focus on Business Exchange and Saudi – China Partnerships
To foster cross-border business exchanges, several MOUs were signed during the summit. Like recent MOUs announced by STA in China, these key partnerships are aimed at stimulating the Saudi economy, increasing cooperation across entertainment, technology and esports sectors, and expanding the strategic vision for the Kingdom’s entertainment and tourism landscape. In this regard, the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) spotlighted visionary projects like Qiddiya City and NEOM, designed to position Saudi as a global entertainment powerhouse and innovation hub in alignment with Vision 2030.
Attendees gained valuable insights into the logistics landscape of the MEA region, thanks to iMile, a leader in last-mile delivery solutions. Additionally, they were introduced to the groundbreaking collaboration between iDreamSky and Huawei Cloud, which is revolutionizing gaming services and user experiences across Saudi and driving innovation and fueling growth in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving gaming ecosystem.

Saudi’s Expanding Gaming and Esports Landscape
The summit’s momentum carried forward with the AppGallery Gamers Cup (AGC) Happy Friday Finals, held on November 22nd at the VOV Gaming venue in Riyadh. In an electrifying conclusion to the AGC tournament series, the region’s outstanding gaming talent was celebrated while showcasing Saudi’s rise as a global esports hub. Sponsored by STC Bank and TPAY MOBILE, the event united the top teams from across the Kingdom in an electrifying showdown, competing for a prize pool of $20,000. Team Fury claimed victory, securing the championship title in one of the year’s most thrilling gaming tournaments, setting the tone for an even more competitive esports season ahead.
As a flagship Huawei initiative, the AGC tournament emphasized the company’s dedication to promoting the vibrant esports culture within the Kingdom and creating a shared vision for a transformative future in sectors such as gaming, tourism and advertising.
The HDC 2024 MEA Ecosystem Forum in Saudi stands as a milestone in fostering innovation and strengthening global partnerships. In line with Huawei’s commitment to supporting Saudi’s journey towards digital leadership, the forum has highlighted the Kingdom’s emergence as a major force in the global entertainment and technology sectors. This event not only celebrates progress but also echoes the bold aspirations of Vision 2030, setting a vibrant stage for continued growth and collaboration.
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