Doha: Vodafone Qatar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iFLYTEK and Data Voice Technology Trading (DVTT) to accelerate the adoption and integration of advanced AI solutions in Qatar.
According to Qatar News Agency, the MoU was signed during Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2025 by HE Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jassim Al-Thani, CEO of Vodafone Qatar; Sheikh Mansoor bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chairman of DVTT; and Richard Yu, Co-founder and Senior Vice President at iFLYTEK. The partnership aims to position Vodafone Qatar as a leader in AI-driven digital transformation for enterprises in the country, leveraging the expertise of all three parties to deliver AI services and infrastructure under Vodafone Qatar's AI-as-a-Service (AIAAS) portfolio.
Under the agreement, Vodafone Qatar will lead market engagement and promotion of AI services, acting as the primary point of contact for customers to ensure seamless communication and user experience. DVTT will provide end-to-end solution design, deployment, and technical support, including 24/7 managed services. The company will integrate, deploy, and maintain AI technologies such as Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Text-to-Speech (TTS), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and multilingual large language models.
iFLYTEK will contribute both global and local AI expertise, supporting the development of Vodafone Qatar's AI product portfolio and strengthening the local AI ecosystem. The company will also assist with proof-of-concept (POC) design, implementation, and branding.
Mohamed Mohsin Alyafei, Enterprise Business Unit Director at Vodafone Qatar, stated the company's commitment to pioneering AI solutions in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Richard Yu from iFLYTEK recognized the partnership as a shared vision to redefine the digital future of the region. Sheikh Mansoor bin Khalifa Al-Thani highlighted the significance of the partnership in advancing Qatar's tech landscape.
Vodafone Qatar continues to invest in its core infrastructure, including fibre and advanced wireless networks, to support Qatar's digital advancement. The MoU also outlines a joint commitment to explore further business opportunities, including pilot projects, solutions, and commercial initiatives.