Transforming the digital economy: Insights from Huaweis Alex Xu [Video]

In an exclusive interview, Alex Xu, President of Huawei’s Carrier Business for the Middle East and Central Asia discusses the growing role of fiber broadband in driving digital transformation across the Middle East and Central Asia, highlighting government policies, operator strategies, and future growth opportunities.

Q1: Thank you for taking the time for this interview. Fiber broadband (FBB) has become critical infrastructure for driving the digital economy globally. Could you share with us the overall trend of fiber broadband development, especially in the Middle East and Central Asia region?

A. The development of fiber broadband is experiencing strong growth globally, and particularly in the Middle East and Central Asia. Fiber broadband offers high speed, large bandwidth, and low latency, enabling applications such as high-definition video, online gaming, remote work, and online education. These capabilities provide a strong foundation for the digital economy.

In the Middle East, countries like Qatar and the …