Hytera Communications has revealed that its secured a multi-million-dollar strategic contract with UAE-based Al Wafa Technical Systems Services (WAFA).
This high-impact agreement marks a major step forward in revolutionising mission-critical communications within the UAE’s energy sector, Hytera adds.
Agreement
According to the company, the agreement establishes WAFA as Hytera’s significant communications partner for energy projects across the United Arab Emirates.
Hytera says that it will deliver a comprehensive suite of next-generation technologies including:
- ATEX-certified intrinsically safe radios
- TETRA and LTE base stations
- Dispatch systems
- Integrated communication platforms
These solutions are engineered to meet the demands of oil and gas operations, ensuring connectivity in hazardous and remote environments, the company explains.
“Enhancing both productivity and safety”
Shefeek Muhammed Haneefa, General Manager, WAFA commented: “This partnership with Hytera marks a significant milestone in our mission to integrate innovative communication technologies into the UAE’s energy infrastructure.
“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,” he concluded.
“Redefining the standards”
Stanley Song, Vice President, Hytera highlighted the contract’s strategic importance: “This initiative reinforces our decade-long commitment to energy modernisation in the Middle East.
“By combining AI-driven spectrum management with our advanced dual-mode base station technology, we are redefining the standards of industrial communication.”
Song concluded: “Through this partnership with WAFA, we expect to deliver transformative impact across the UAE’s oil and gas infrastructure.”
Middle East expansion
Hytera says that it continues to expand its presence in the Middle East by delivering tailor-made communication solutions for energy, public safety and transportation sectors.
With a focus on localised partnerships and R&D, Hytera highlights that it is driving digital transformation and strengthening operational resilience for some of the region’s most critical industries.

