Tencent Cloud announced partnerships with Tawasal and Klickl to advance the UAE's app integration and Web3 infrastructure at GITEX GLOBAL 2025.
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, returned to GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming its long-term commitment to empowering the rapidly expanding digital economy in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This year's showcase, held from October 13 to 17, unveiled Tencent Cloud's latest solutions and services, while also featuring the signing of two strategic partnerships with Tawasal and Klickl, marking significant milestones in enhancing app integration and Web3 infrastructure development in the UAE.
Enhancing User Experience for Tawasal SuperApp
Tawasal Information Technology, a leading UAE-based technology company driving digital innovation across the MENA region, has joined forces with Tencent Cloud to harness its cutting-edge gaming and cloud expertise. This collaboration will integrate localized mini games to the Tawasal SuperApp, elevating its lifestyle services and delivering a richer, more engaging experience for users.
As Tawasal's flagship product, the Tawasal SuperApp is a secure, multi-purpose digital lifestyle platform that brings together communication and lifestyle services in one application. It offers free high-definition video and voice calls, messaging with chats, channels, and media sharing, video conferencing, AI integration, and a variety of lifestyle services. The integration of localized mini games will introduce diverse and engaging entertainment options that enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and platform differentiation.
Empowering Klickl's Web3 Infrastructure
Tencent Cloud also announced a collaboration with Klickl, a UAE-based regulated Web3 financial infrastructure company. The collaboration will integrate Tencent Cloud's advanced technological solutions and robust mini program ecosystem capabilities with Klickl's regulated open-finance infrastructure. The upgrade aims to strengthen Klickl's Web3 financial services infrastructure, empowering enterprises and developers to seamlessly embed compliant digital wallets and cross-border payment functionalities into next-generation super apps.
Showcasing Innovative, AI-Powered Solutions
At GITEX GLOBAL 2025, Tencent Cloud unveiled a powerful suite of AI-driven solutions to accelerate digital transformation across the MEA region. The portfolio empowers businesses with Super App as a Service (TCSAS) to transform applications into engaging, monetizable ecosystems, and a comprehensive Media Service that delivers seamless voice and video communication. Also, the suite features EdgeOne for low-latency content delivery, real-time data processing and AI-enhanced media protection, alongside advanced AI solutions such as the Tencent Cloud Agent Development Platform (TCADP) for building enterprise-grade AI agents and the CodeBuddy coding assistant to accelerate R&D and improve software quality.
Dan Hu, Vice President of Tencent Cloud International for the Middle East and Africa
As we continue to expand our presence in the Middle East, our focus remains on delivering AI, cloud, and Web3 solutions that align seamlessly with the region's digital transformation vision. Our partnerships in the UAE underscore our commitment to empowering enterprises and enhancing consumer experiences.
Louis Couriol, Managing Director of Tawasal Information Technology
Our collaboration with Tencent Cloud brings together global expertise and seamlessly deployable solutions that elevate the Tawasal SuperApp experience. By integrating localized mini games, we aim to deliver more personalized and interactive entertainment to our users, reinforcing our commitment to innovation, security, and exceptional digital lifestyle experiences across the MENA region.
Michael Zhao, Founder and CEO of Klickl
Our initiative with Tencent Cloud enables us to explore Klickl's digital finance capabilities with mini app ecosystem solutions — creating real-world use cases where compliance meets innovation. This is an important step forward in bringing the Web3 super-app experience into everyday life.
