Hytera Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal with WAFA to Modernize UAE’s Energy Sector Communications

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Hytera Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal with WAFA to Modernize UAE’s Energy Sector Communications

Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a global leader in professional communications technologies and solutions, has entered into a multi-million-dollar strategic contract with Al Wafa Technical Systems Services (WAFA), the UAE’s leading telecom system integrator. The landmark agreement aims to transform mission-critical communications within the UAE’s energy sector, with a particular focus on enhancing connectivity, safety, and operational efficiency in high-risk environments.

Under the terms of the agreement, WAFA will serve as Hytera’s key communications partner for major energy infrastructure projects across the UAE. Hytera will provide an integrated suite of next-generation solutions, including ATEX-certified intrinsically safe radios, TETRA and LTE base stations, dispatch systems, and advanced communication platforms tailored to the unique needs of oil and gas operations.

“This partnership with Hytera marks a significant milestone in our mission to integrate innovative communication technologies into the UAE’s energy infrastructure,” said Shefeek Muhammed Haneefa, General Manager of WAFA. “Their proven expertise in critical communications will empower our clients with reliable real-time connectivity, enhancing both productivity and safety. We look forward to a long-term collaboration that drives technological advancement in the region.”

The technologies involved are purpose-built to ensure seamless and secure communication in hazardous and remote environments, a vital requirement for the oil and gas sector. Hytera’s solutions leverage AI-driven spectrum management and dual-mode base station technology, offering intelligent network orchestration and robust field performance.

Stanley Song, Vice President of Hytera, emphasized the strategic value of the collaboration:

“This initiative reinforces our decade-long commitment to energy modernization in the Middle East. By combining cutting-edge technologies with localized expertise through our partnership with WAFA, we are setting new benchmarks in industrial communications across the UAE’s oil and gas infrastructure.”

Hytera’s ongoing expansion in the Middle East reflects its broader mission to deliver customized communication solutions across vital sectors such as energy, public safety, and transportation. Through its emphasis on localized partnerships and innovative R&D, the company is driving digital transformation while bolstering the operational resilience of some of the region’s most critical industries.