Huawei Connect 2024, held from September 19-21 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, proved to be a landmark event for the global AI revolution. Under the theme “Amplify Intelligence,” the conference explored how industries can harness digital and AI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency, focusing on strategy, industry development, and ecosystems.
Dr. Jassim Haji, Executive Advisor for AI and Data Science at Nasser Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Centre and President of the International Group of Artificial Intelligence, brought Bahrain’s perspective to the global stage as a key participant and panelist in the “Amplify Intelligence, Advance Industry” session. His contributions highlighted Bahrain’s innovative approach and ambitions in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
The event, aligning with Huawei’s long-standing AI strategy, showcased the cutting-edge ecosystem of products, frameworks, and solutions supporting diverse AI models and applications. In his opening keynote speech, Huawei Deputy Chairman and Rotating Chairman Eric Xu shared Huawei observations, thoughts, strategies, and experiences on AI becoming the most impactful technology for industries, envisioning the future of enterprises in the age of AI, Advancing Huawei’s All Intelligence Strategy, and much more.
For Bahrain, the conference provided a valuable platform to benchmark its AI initiatives against global standards. The knowledge exchange and networking opportunities enable new partnerships, further strengthening Bahrain’s position in the regional and global AI landscape.
At Huawei Connect 2024, Huawei and IDC jointly released the inaugural Global Digitalization Index (GDI), which includes new indicators that examine digital infrastructure, including computing, storage, cloud, and green energy. It also quantifies the value of each country’s ICT industry and its impact on their national economy. Bahrain ranked 41st on the Global Digitalization Index and scored well in crucial parameters like ‘Ubiquitous Connectivity’, ‘Policy & Ecosystem’, and ‘Digital Foundation’.
