Huawei has inaugurated its first ICT Equipment Delivery Training Centre in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming the company’s commitment to develop the domestic talent pool and upskill the local workforce in support of the Kingdom’s digital transformation agenda.
The opening ceremony of the centre was held in the presence of representatives from the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA), the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), and the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA).
The training centre is designed to enhance the quality of Huawei’s engineering services across the Kingdom by delivering advanced, hands-on technical training for Huawei employees and partners. Training will cover core network and infrastructure domains including Telecommunications Engineering (TE), In-Building Solutions (IBS), Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), and Civil Work (CW).
The facility which serves as a “Hub for Technical Excellence”, will upskill Huawei employees and ecosystem partners in critical network technologies, ensuring the highest global delivery standards across more than 20,000 sites Huawei delivers annually in Saudi Arabia. Once fully operational, the centre will have the capacity to train more than 600 professional teams annually, strengthening Huawei’s engineering capabilities at scale.
Eng. Mohammed Al-Qahtani, Partnerships & Capabilities Building Vice President of LCGPA said, “The launch of this training center marks a significant step forward in our mission to develop a robust digital ecosystem in the Kingdom. By partnering with global technology leaders like Huawei, we are not only localizing technical expertise but also ensuring that our national workforce is equipped with the hands-on skills required to lead the digital economy. This initiative is a testament to the importance of public-private collaboration in achieving the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030.”
This initiative also represents a significant contributor to developing local content by investing in talent, transferring knowledge and expertise, and preparing national talent capable of effectively contributing to the advancement of the technology sector and enabling technology projects in the Kingdom, thus reflecting a tangible impact on the national economy and its sustainability.”
Liam Zhao, Chairman of Huawei Saudi Arabia, commented: “This centre reflects Huawei’s long-standing commitment to being ‘In Saudi, For Saudi’. By investing in advanced training, local talent, and engineering excellence, we are building a quality engine that supports the Kingdom’s digital ambitions and strengthens the foundations of its future infrastructure. and strengthening the pillars of the knowledge economy in the Kingdom, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.”
Beyond professional development, the centre also serves as a bridge to academic learning and real-world engineering readiness for young Saudi talent. Building on Huawei’s existing ICT Competitions and Academies, the facility provides practice-based training that enables graduates to transition confidently into operational engineering roles.
At the centre, Huawei experts will take talent through diverse simulated real-life scenarios and provide opportunities for both theoretical and practical, hands-on training. This approach directly supports Huawei’s large-scale operations in the Kingdom, helping to further enhance site delivery quality, operational consistency, and overall engineering excellence.
Strengthening national capabilities and localising expertise, Huawei will continue to contribute to the development of local ICT talent in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom’s vision for a competitive, future-proofed digital economy.
With this step, Huawei continues its role as a strategic technology partner to the Kingdom, contributing to the development of local talent in the ICT sector in Saudi Arabia to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 towards a competitive, sustainable, and future-ready digital economy.
