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ABOUT HCT GROUP

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.

Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with operations spanning the MENA region, we are the trusted technology partner for governments, telecom operators, and enterprises building the infrastructure of tomorrow.

5+ Years of Impact
Founded 2021
50+ 5G Deployments
Across MENA & Beyond
300+ Global Partners
Operators & OEMs
$25M+ Innovation Invested
Regional Ecosystem
OUR STORY

From Dubai Startup to
Regional Powerhouse

Founded in 2021, HCT Group began as a specialized telecom services company on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. 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 Dubai
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 ADNOC to DP World.
2024
Viettel Strategic Alliance
Multi-million dollar 5G equipment deal with Viettel High Tech. Joint MoU with du signed at MWC Barcelona 2025.
HCT Group Field Operations
HCT Group Network Infrastructure
HCT Group Deployment

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
SUSTAINABILITY

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 — UAE
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 the UAE.
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 RECOGNITION

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 · UAE and GCC
Government Partnerships Expanded
New partnerships signed with government entities across the UAE and 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.
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.
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.
IN THE MEDIA

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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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