FutureNet MENA 2025 · Keynote Panel
Unlocking the Full Lifecycle: Can We Build Our Own Telecom Amazon?
CEO Salah Ali Shahsavari on the main-stage panel rethinking infrastructure, AI and reuse for resilient, scalable networks.
Session page ↗ABOUT HCT GROUPEngineering the Networks
Engineering the Networks
That Power Nations
Since 2021, High Cloud Technologies Group (HCT Group) has been at the forefront of telecommunications innovation across the Middle East & Africa — delivering end-to-end private 5G networks, AI-powered camera platforms, and pioneering the circular telecom economy.
HCT Group Yemen is the authorized agent of HCT Group, which is headquartered in the UAE. From Sana'a, we bring the group's engineering, technology partners and supply chain to governments, telecom operators, humanitarian organisations and enterprises building the infrastructure of tomorrow across Yemen.
5+Years of ImpactFounded 2021
50+5G DeploymentsAcross MENA & Beyond
300+Global PartnersOperators & OEMs
$25M+Innovation InvestedRegional Ecosystem
OUR STORYFrom Startup to
From Startup to
Regional Powerhouse
Founded in 2021, HCT Group began as a specialized telecom services company in the UAE. Over just five years, we have grown into one of the Middle East's most trusted end-to-end telecommunications partners — working with the region's largest operators including du, Etisalat, MTN, and STC.
Our journey has taken us from traditional network services to the cutting edge of private 5G, AI-powered video analytics, and circular economy solutions. Today we are pioneering the convergence of connectivity and intelligence.
With over 300 technology partners, 50+ successful 5G deployments, and $25 million invested in regional innovation, HCT Group is not just keeping pace with the future — we are building it.
2021
Founded in the UAE
Established as a telecom system integrator, securing first operator contracts with du and e&.
2022
Rapid Regional Growth
Scaled to 300+ global partnerships with Tier-1 operators and OEMs across the MENA region.
2023
Private 5G Leader
Became the leading private 5G system integrator in the Middle East — 50+ enterprise deployments from energy to ports.
2024
Viettel Strategic Alliance
Multi-million dollar 5G equipment deal with Viettel High Tech. Joint MoU with du signed at MWC Barcelona 2025.
Field Operations · Network Deployments · Technical Execution · Live Environments
WHAT WE DO
Four Pillars of Innovation
HCT Group operates at the convergence of connectivity, intelligence, and sustainability — delivering solutions that transform industries.
Private 5G Networks
End-to-end private LTE/5G — from RF planning and RAN deployment to SA core, edge computing (MEC), MCPTT/MCVideo, and 24/7 managed operations for industrial and mission-critical environments.
AI Camera Platform
Intelligent video analytics powered by Intel OpenVINO and Gaudi AI — object detection, behavioral analysis, automated alerting — streamed over private 5G for real-time operational intelligence at the edge.
Network Zero & Circular Economy
Circular-as-a-Service (CaaS): certified refurbished telecom equipment, live carbon analytics, and responsible lifecycle management — cutting CAPEX by 40% and carbon emissions by 60% vs. new-build.
Managed Services & System Integration
Vendor-independent expertise across Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, Samsung, Viettel, and Open RAN — with 24/7 NOC, SLA management, and full lifecycle support from PoC through production at scale.
Network Zero
Circular-as-a-Service
40%
CAPEX Reduction
60%
Carbon Reduction
SUSTAINABILITYPioneering the Circular
Pioneering the Circular
Telecom Economy
HCT Group's Network Zero initiative is transforming how telecom networks are built and operated. Our CaaS model empowers operators to deploy full-scale networks using certified refurbished equipment — dramatically cutting both capital expenditures and carbon emissions without sacrificing performance.
Global analysis values the circular-telecom opportunity at $45–80 billion by 2030. HCT Group is positioned at the center of this transformation — coupling circular hardware, live carbon analytics, and inclusive business models to make net-zero the fastest path to profitable growth.
Learn About Network Zero →PARTNERSHIPS & ALLIANCES
Trusted by Industry Leaders
300+ global partnerships spanning Tier-1 telecom operators, OEM vendors, and ecosystem innovators.
Viettel High Tech
Strategic 5G Equipment Partner
Multi-million dollar 5G supply contract for the Middle East. Joint MoU with du at MWC Barcelona 2025.
du (EITC)
Tier-1 Operator Partner
5G OpenRAN public network and private 5G trials. Strategic cooperation for 5G commercialization across the ME.
Etisalat (e&)
Long-Standing Operator Partner
Managed services, network expansion, and infrastructure lifecycle management across its network.
MTN Group
Pan-African Operator Partner
Network modernization, circular economy initiatives, and coverage expansion across Africa.
Huawei
Technology Alliance Partner
RAN, core network, and transport solutions for large-scale operator deployments across MENA.
Ericsson & Nokia
Technology Alliance Partners
Radio access network, core, and professional services integration across operator and enterprise deployments.
MILESTONES AND RECOGNITIONFrom Global Stages to
From Global Stages to
National Networks
Awarded scope with Tier-1 operators and government entities across the Gulf, and thought leadership on private 5G, Open RAN and the circular economy carried on the main stage at Mobile World Congress and FutureNet MENA.
2026 · Saudi Arabia
Major Contract Awarded with stc
HCT Group was awarded a significant integration and deployment scope with stc, extending our end-to-end delivery model into the Saudi market.
2026 · GCC
Government Partnerships Expanded
New partnerships signed with government entities across the GCC covering private networks, mission-critical communications and sovereign AI deployments.
MWC BARCELONA 2025
Viettel & du — Joint 5G MoU Signing
HCT Group brokered a landmark joint memorandum of understanding between Viettel High Tech and du, witnessed live at the world's largest mobile technology event.
FutureNet MENA 2025 · 28 May 2025
Spotlight Keynote Panel: Can We Build Our Own Telecom Amazon?
CEO Salah Ali Shahsavari joined the main-stage keynote panel on unlocking the full lifecycle - rethinking infrastructure, AI and reuse for a resilient, scalable future, alongside leaders from du, MTN Group and GSM Systems.
View the panel ↗Viettel High Tech · June 2025
Enabling Real-World Network Deployments
The joint HCT and Viettel High Tech portfolio spans the terminal, access, transport, core and application layers on an open architecture - field-proven across 11 networks serving close to 200 million subscribers.
Read the feature ↗Telecom Review · 28 February 2025
VHT and HCT Advance 5G Innovation in the Middle East
Coverage of the joint RAN, 5G core, vIMS, vOCS, vMANO, vEPC, EIR and DPI portfolio, and the private 5G roadmap for industrial automation, IoT and smart cities.
Read the article ↗IN THE MEDIAWatch HCT On Stage
Watch HCT On Stage
and In the Field
Panel sessions and broadcast interviews on private 5G, Open RAN and the circular telecom economy, recorded at FutureNet MENA and with Telecom Review.
Telecom Review · Interview
HCT and Viettel: Collaborative Forces Behind Network Modernization
How the HCT and Viettel High Tech partnership modernises operator networks across the Middle East and Africa.
Watch on YouTube ↗Telecom Review · Interview
HCT and Viettel: Addressing MNO Challenges From a Global Operator Perspective
Production-ready Open RAN and private 5G, built by a vendor that grew inside a global operator.
Read the article ↗WHY COMPANIES CHOOSE HCT
The End-to-End Difference
In a market crowded with component vendors and project contractors, HCT Group stands apart as a true end-to-end partner. We don't just sell equipment — we architect, deploy, integrate, and manage complete telecommunications ecosystems. From initial RF propagation study to 24/7 NOC operations, one team owns the outcome.
Our vendor-independent approach means we select the optimal technology for each deployment — Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, Samsung, Viettel, or Open RAN — rather than being locked to any single vendor's roadmap. This gives clients access to best-of-breed solutions while we handle the complex multi-vendor integration that others can't.
And with Network Zero built in, every deployment is designed for sustainability from day one — proving that net-zero networks are the fastest path to profitable growth. That's why governments, Tier-1 operators, and Fortune 500 enterprises across the Middle East and Africa trust HCT Group to build and evolve their most critical network infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is HCT Group?
HCT Group, legally High Cloud Technologies LLC, is a UAE-headquartered telecom system integrator and technology group founded in 2021, delivering private 5G, mission critical networks, equipment supply, NetZero solutions and sovereign Agentic AI across MENA and the GCC.
Who founded HCT Group?
HCT Group was founded by Salah Ali Shahsavari, who serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is HCT Group Yemen based?
HCT Group Yemen is based in Sana'a and serves all Yemeni governorates. It is the authorized agent of HCT Group, which is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, and delivers across the wider Middle East, Africa and the GCC.
How large is HCT Group's deployment and partner footprint?
HCT Group has over 50 private 5G deployments and more than 300 partners, including Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei and Viettel.
LET'S BUILD TOGETHER
Ready to Build the Future Together?
Whether you're a telecom operator, government agency, or enterprise — let's explore how HCT Group can transform your connectivity and operations.
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