Sultan Bin Ahmed visits Huawei R&D Centre and SMG in China

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, visited the Huawei Research and Development Centre and Shanghai Media Group (SMG) in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.

Sheikh Sultan toured Huawei Village, which spans 2.2 million square metres and comprises over 100 buildings and laboratories, employing more than 30,000 staff. He observed the master plan of the village and its key facilities that support the company’s business strategy and product development.

He also noted the specifications of the buildings, constructed to the highest standards, and the wide range of amenities available to employees, including restaurants, cafés, recreational areas, rest zones, and convenient transport options within the village, including trains, buses, boats, and electric bikes. He then visited the Huawei Research and Development Centre, reviewing its strategy and management approach, which directly impacts the quality of products delivered to companies and individuals. He familiarised himself with the centre’s research and development operations, advanced facilities, and specialised laboratories, which focus on creating technological solutions that support various vital sectors. The centre is one of Huawei’s largest R&D hubs globally, offering an integrated environment that combines scientific research with practical application.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed explored the latest technologies, advanced devices, and digital infrastructure solutions serving the media sector, as well as smart city technologies, security systems, data storage, and artificial intelligence, all of which enhance service efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

He received a detailed briefing on the key research projects at the centre, Huawei’s role in developing modern communication technologies, smart systems, and integrated digital solutions, as well as the company’s efforts to invest in human talent and attract global expertise to support innovation.

Strengthening media and technology collaboration During a meeting with Huawei representatives, His Highness emphasised the importance of learning from leading global experiences in research and development. He highlighted Sharjah’s commitment to keeping pace with rapid technological advancements and leveraging modern technology to develop the media sector, improve content quality, and enhance its competitiveness regionally and internationally, reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a hub for media creativity and purposeful content creation.

The meeting reviewed ways to strengthen collaboration between Sharjah’s media sector and Huawei’s R&D operations, utilising advanced technological solutions to develop media infrastructure, enhance broadcast and production systems, manage digital content efficiently, and leverage AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to support content creation. It also focused on equipping media professionals with innovative tools to improve performance quality, in line with global best practices.

He also received a presentation on Huawei’s projects in the UAE, its collaborations with local companies over 24 years, and its services supporting the media sector globally, including film and television production, sports broadcasting, live transmission, cloud storage, and media archiving. Best practices in partnerships that have contributed to integrated media infrastructure based on 5G and AI technologies were also showcased.