Algeria and Huawei partner to advance digital transformation and AI infrastructure

Algeria is advancing its digital transition through a strategic partnership with Huawei. Noureddine Ouadah, Minister of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups, and Micro-enterprises, met with Tony Shi Xiaohua, the new CEO of Huawei Algeria, to discuss collaboration on cutting-edge innovation. The discussions focused on acquiring supercomputers with high-performance GPUs to support artificial intelligence, aiming to equip Algerian researchers and entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to compete globally. The partnership also seeks to foster a "Made in Algeria" technological sovereignty by developing local AI solutions for national and African markets, investing in research and development, and continuously training Algerian human resources. Opportunities for local manufacturing of electronic equipment were explored, with the goal of integrating Algerian micro-enterprises into global value chains. Additionally, the potential of 5G exploitation was highlighted as a key driver for local start-ups to develop innovative solutions leveraging high-speed mobile connectivity across various economic sectors. To implement these initiatives, a structured cooperation framework will be established, involving the public start-up accelerator "Aventure" to ensure direct participation of Algerian start-ups in this digital transformation. This collaboration underscores Algeria's ambition to become a regional technology hub by leveraging Huawei's expertise.