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Huawei Cloud wrapped up its TechWave Summit 2025 in Tashkent with a strong focus on AI-powered cloud solutions transforming industries across the Middle East and Central Asia.
Held under the theme “Accelerate Intelligence, Amplify Success”, the summit brought together tech leaders and experts to showcase how Huawei is helping shape the region’s digital future.
Sean Xiao, Vice President of Huawei Cloud and President of Huawei Hybrid Cloud, said Huawei Cloud Stack is now a key driver in the region’s hybrid cloud market. “From cloud-native to AI-native, Huawei is helping enterprises leap into the AI era with ease,” Xiao said, adding that the company is committed to building a new digital Silk Road.
Alan Qi, President of Huawei Cloud Middle East & Central Asia, emphasized the company’s deep industry focus and full-stack AI offerings that power digital upgrades. Huawei Cloud now operates in 33 regions with 96 availability zones, serving customers in more than 170 countries.
Enterprise Cloud in Action
Huawei showcased its flagship Huawei Cloud Stack platform, which supports over 30 AI foundation models, including DeepSeek and Pangu. CTO Johnny Lyu highlighted how this enables local businesses to build and deploy custom AI models on premises, tailored to sector-specific needs.
The summit featured real-world success stories, including Uzbekistan’s Digital Uzbekistan 2030 strategy. Officials detailed how Huawei helped build a secure national cloud for government services. "We’re building a smarter, more transparent, people-focused government," said Asliddin A. R. from the Digital Government Projects Management Center.
In the private sector, healthcare tech company Waseel shared how Huawei’s cloud-native solutions are helping improve security and streamline operations in the Middle East's medical systems.
AI for Industry Innovation
Huawei Cloud’s AI platforms, including DataArts and ModelArts, were highlighted as key tools for rapid AI adoption across industries. Chief AI Solution Architect Zhu Zhenhua shared how these platforms are driving innovation for over 1,000 customers globally.
A new Huawei Cloud Developer Program was also announced, designed to help developers migrate applications to the cloud while accelerating innovation.
“Cloud for Good” Vision
Huawei reaffirmed its long-term vision of “Everything as a Service,” aiming to make digital transformation accessible to all. The company’s Cloud for Good initiative targets positive impact in education, healthcare, environment, and inclusion, aligning technology with social progress.
The summit concluded with the launch of new scenario-based offerings from Huawei Cloud’s KooGallery in collaboration with ecosystem partners, supporting smarter government and enterprise solutions across the region
Iran has called for a diplomatic solution after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected its Hormuz proposal, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was awaiting a definitive U.S. response through mediators.
A Russian guided aerial bomb has struck an apartment building in Kharkiv, injuring 22 people, including children, according to the city’s mayor. The strike follows a day of near-continuous Russian attacks across Ukraine that killed at least five people.
British police have arrested five men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after a major security incident was declared near RAF Fairford, a British air base used by U.S. air forces in Gloucestershire, England.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on bilateral ties and key regional and international developments, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.
Here's your AnewZ Daily Brief for 28 September 2026. These are the top stories making headlines in technology.
SpaceX’s next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday despite an unexpected engine shutdown, deploying 26 new Starlink satellites before ending its shortened test flight with a controlled touchdown in the Pacific.
EU defence ministers have stepped up talks on military readiness and long-term support for Ukraine, as pressure mounts on Europe to close critical defence gaps and strengthen its ability to respond to security threats.
China and the U.S. have unveiled a broader package of economic cooperation after President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, covering tariffs, agriculture, coal, finance, aviation and artificial intelligence.
The European Union is considering targeted accession roadmaps for Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro and Albania, offering clearer reform priorities and timelines as Brussels looks to speed up enlargement.
A decade ago, a far-right party winning a major Western European election would have caused a political shock. Today, such results are increasingly becoming part of Europe’s political landscape.
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