Huawei Cloud, in a major push to empower local digital talent, recently hosted the Saudi Arabia 2025 Huawei Cloud Developer Conference in Riyadh. The event, held in collaboration with the Center for Digital Entrepreneurship (CODE) and NAUATECH, brought together developers and startup founders from across the Kingdom to showcase advanced AI and cloud-native development tools.
By the Numbers
- 200+: The number of cloud services Huawei plans to offer in its Riyadh Region.
- 90+: The number of cloud services currently available.
- 3: Availability Zones planned for the Riyadh Region to ensure high performance and reliability.
- Class C: The highest cloud classification awarded by Saudi’s Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) to Huawei Cloud.
A Strategic Platform for Local Talent
The conference served as a strategic platform for knowledge exchange, reinforcing Huawei’s commitment to building a robust digital ecosystem in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. A key focus was on hands-on empowerment through specialized training programs, advanced tools, and globally recognized certifications, providing Saudi developers with direct access to global initiatives like the Huawei Cloud Developer Program (HCDP) and the Huawei Cloud Startup Program.
Unveiling Advanced AI and Development Tools
The event featured demonstrations of Huawei’s latest infrastructure innovations. Attendees were introduced to ModelArts, a cutting-edge AI development platform that can reduce the time needed to deploy AI solutions from months to days. Huawei also showcased CodeArts, its unified DevSecOps platform that allows teams to securely build, test, and deploy applications in the cloud, supporting over 20 programming languages.
About the Partners
- Huawei Cloud: A leading global provider of cloud computing and artificial intelligence services, with a strong and growing presence in Saudi Arabia.
- CODE (Center for Digital Entrepreneurship): A key Saudi initiative aimed at fostering and supporting the growth of digital entrepreneurship in the Kingdom.
- NAUATECH: An organization that collaborates on technology and innovation initiatives in Saudi Arabia.
Looking Ahead
Huawei Cloud’s developer conference marks another milestone in its commitment to the Kingdom. By investing in local infrastructure, developer training, and partner enablement, the company is playing a vital role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a leading digital economy and a global hub for innovation.
Source: Tech-WD
