Huawei reveals top 30 regional shortlisted apps for Apps UP contest

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Updated 20 November 2022
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Huawei reveals top 30 regional shortlisted apps for Apps UP contest

  • With a total prize pool of $230,000 awaiting the best apps of this year, Apps UP 2022 enters its next phase

Global technology provider Huawei has announced Apps UP’s top 30 shortlisted apps for the Middle East and Africa region. Under the theme “Together We Innovate,” Huawei’s Global App Innovation Contest invited all developers from the MEA to bring their most creative ideas to life and build cutting-edge apps by integrating HMS Core. The success of Apps UP 2022 is verified by the numbers: The total registrations reached 5,000 apps and a total of 2,500 apps were successfully submitted, demonstrating the widespread interest among developers globally.
With a total prize pool of $230,000 awaiting the best apps of this year, Apps UP 2022 enters its next phase. The region’s top 30 apps are here and the list includes the following: A Gum’s Life, Advanced English Dictionary, Alsaree3, Anti-Terrorist Shooting Game, Arabic Voice Keyboard, Calorie Diet, CardioCam, Cava.tn: Vente/Achat en Tunisie, CodeFellow, CVBox, DigCV, Driver Companion, Dubai Police, emPay, FilGoal, Find, Fit Gym, Foodicious, Golootlo, Lisp, Messiah, Mowash, Panda, Pregnancy App: MAA, QMobile, Real Prado Parking Free Games: Offline Driving Car Games 2021, Safe Community, Taleemabad School App, Survival Quest, and We and They. The apps were shortlisted based on their innovation, social impact, business value, and overall user experience.

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5,000

apps registered for Huawei’s Global App Innovation Contest and a total of 2,500 apps were successfully submitted.

Anyone can now vote for their favorite apps until Nov. 20 through Apps UP’s 2022 dedicated website. Each email ID is eligible to vote up to 10 times per day with a maximum of three votes per app. The public vote will account for 10 percent of the final rating, the app’s open capabilities and application scenarios will account for another 40 percent, and the judges’ votes will account for the remaining 50 percent.
Lu Geng, MEA vice president, Huawei Global Partnerships and Eco-Development, Huawei Consumer Business Group, said: “The overwhelming response to this year’s Apps UP Global Innovation Contest justifies Huawei’s determination to continue investing in innovative creators and supporting local talent. We are so proud to have the MEA region rank No. 1 globally in the number of registrations outside of China. Our confidence in the ability of the regional developer community to resolve pressing social issues and build globally applicable solutions has been reinforced by the high quality of the submitted apps.”

Groundbreaking ideas combined with the robust and ever-evolving capabilities of the HMS Core set the stage for a smarter and brighter future for people all around the world.”
The winners of the Apps UP 2022 Innovation Contest will be unveiled in the month of December.

 


LuLu expands specialty coffee footprint in KSA with Sulalat

Updated 24 January 2026
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LuLu expands specialty coffee footprint in KSA with Sulalat

LuLu Group has signed a landmark MoU with Sulalat Coffee during the 5th edition of World of Coffee Dubai trade show. This exclusive retail partnership is designed to enhance the specialty coffee offerings across LuLu Hypermarkets in Saudi Arabia, meeting the growing demand for premium coffee experiences within the region.
The agreement was signed by Mohamed Haris, director, Saudi Arabia, LuLu Group, and Abdulelah Al-Murqi, marketing director, Sulalat Coffee. Through this collaboration, LuLu Group will provide a dedicated platform for Sulalat’s specialty-grade beans, which are globally sourced and roasted in Riyadh. This initiative ensures that world-class coffee quality, previously reserved for niche aficionados, is now readily accessible to coffee lovers throughout the Kingdom.
By partnering with Sulalat Coffee, LuLu Group is integrating artisanal expertise with large-scale retail excellence. Sulalat has been a pioneer in the specialty coffee movement in the region, and this partnership allows LuLu to showcase unique varieties and professional-grade roasting. The collaboration reflects a shared vision to celebrate the thriving local coffee culture and deliver an unparalleled selection of premium products to everyday consumers.
In alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, this partnership reinforces LuLu Group’s commitment to empowering homegrown brands and fostering economic diversification within the Kingdom. By providing a global stage for local excellence at events like World of Coffee Dubai, LuLu continues to support the growth of a vibrant private sector and a sustainable retail ecosystem.
As the premier platform for the industry, World of Coffee Dubai 2026 highlights the rapid growth and innovation within the regional coffee scene. With the event attracting more than 17,000 visitors and hundreds of global exhibitors, it provides a vital stage for industry leaders to connect.