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Tahya Masr
4 days ago
- Science
- Tahya Masr
Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024-2025 Concludes with Outstanding Performance from Egyptian Teams
Demonstrating the remarkable rise of digital talent in Egypt, teams of ICT students from leading Egyptian universities delivered outstanding performances at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024–2025. Now in its 9th edition, the competition attracted more than 210,000 students from over 80 countries and regions, with 179 teams from 48 countries advancing to the Global Final. Amid this fierce global competition, Egyptian teams once again emerged among the top performers across the competition's core tracks: Network, Cloud, Computing, and Innovation, highlighting the country's growing capabilities in digital skills, and technological innovation. Among this year's most remarkable achievements was a collaborative team comprising Abdelrahman Abdel Nasser and Abdelrahman Adel Bahrawy from Ain Shams University, and Malak Ibrahim from the Egyptian Russian University, proudly secured First Prize in the Computing Track. In the Innovation Track, under the mentorship of Dr. Aya El Zoghby- New Mansoura University, a talented team from New Mansoura University Abdelrahman Abdel Halim, Basel Abdel Maksoud, and El Sayed Ahmed earned Second Prize for their groundbreaking project, 'Evana', an AI-powered robotic surgical arm assistant that harnesses the capabilities of Huawei Cloud. In the Cloud Track, a team mentored by Dr. Heba Sayed Ahmed, the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), Dr. Mohamed ElMougy- Mansoura University; Dr. Samah Eissa- Ain Shams University along with the team members Abrar Mohamed from Benha University, Ahmed Khaled from Cairo University, and Saja Said from the Canadian International College achieved Second Prize for their outstanding performance. In the Network Track, a team mentored by Dr. Ahmed Osman from Suez University, and including Sadek Hany from Delta Technological University, Moahmed Attallah from Mansoura College Academy, and Mohamed Ammar from Zagazig University, secured Third Prize, showcasing strong teamwork and technical expertise. The exceptional results achieved by the Egyptian teams are a powerful testament to Huawei's commitment to nurturing future generations of ICT leaders and underscores the wide-ranging ICT expertise fostered across Egyptian institutions. In addition, Dr. Tamer Mustafa of the Egyptian Russian University was honored with the Grand Prize at Huawei ICT Academy Global Most Valuable Instructors, an esteemed honor celebrating his exceptional dedication to developing Egypt's ICT talent and empowering the next generation of technology leaders. In his opening speech, Ritchie Peng, Director of the ICT Strategy & Business Development Department at Huawei, emphasized the broader mission behind the competition, 'At Huawei, we are committed to cultivating ICT talent through continuous innovation in our competition design. The Practice Competition aligns with our vision for Intelligent World 2030, inspiring students to master cloud computing, big data, and AI to drive social progress. Simultaneously, the Innovation Competition champions green development and digital inclusion, motivating students to address real-world challenges across sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education through ICT.' Benjamin Hou, CEO of Huawei Egypt, said, "As digital transformation accelerates worldwide, the demand for skilled professionals in areas like AI, big data, and Cloud is growing, yet the shortage of talent remains a pressing global challenge. The exceptional performance of Egyptian students at this year's Huawei ICT Competition Global Final demonstrates their readiness to lead in this rapidly evolving landscape.' He added, 'Through initiatives such as the Huawei ICT Competition, Huawei is equipping students with the critical skills needed to thrive in an intelligent, digital future. We are proud to partner with Egypt's top universities and invest in the country's vibrant youth, helping to cultivate the next generation of tech leaders and reinforce Egypt's role as an emerging hub for innovation and digital excellence." Egypt was part of a broader Northern African success story at the Global Final. Teams from Algeria, Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt won accolades across the competition's core tracks. Their collective success reflects the region's growing focus on digital empowerment and inclusive development. It is worth noting that over the past decade, the Huawei ICT Competition has grown into a premier global platform for ICT knowledge and innovation. Since 2015, it has engaged over 960,000 students from 2,000 institutions in more than 100 countries. Recognized by UNESCO's Global Skills Academy as a flagship initiative, the competition continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of global ICT leaders.
Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024-2025 concludes with outstanding performance from Egyptian teams
Cairo, Egypt: Demonstrating the remarkable rise of digital talent in Egypt, teams of ICT students from leading Egyptian universities delivered outstanding performances at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024–2025. Now in its 9th edition, the competition attracted more than 210,000 students from over 80 countries and regions, with 179 teams from 48 countries advancing to the Global Final. Amid this fierce global competition, Egyptian teams once again emerged among the top performers across the competition's core tracks: Network, Cloud, Computing, and Innovation, highlighting the country's growing capabilities in digital skills, and technological innovation. Among this year's most remarkable achievements was a collaborative team comprising Abdelrahman Abdel Nasser and Abdelrahman Adel Bahrawy from Ain Shams University, and Malak Ibrahim from the Egyptian Russian University, proudly secured First Prize in the Computing Track. In the Innovation Track, under the mentorship of Dr. Aya El Zoghby- New Mansoura University, a talented team from New Mansoura University Abdelrahman Abdel Halim, Basel Abdel Maksoud, and El Sayed Ahmed earned Second Prize for their groundbreaking project, 'Evana', an AI-powered robotic surgical arm assistant that harnesses the capabilities of Huawei Cloud. In the Cloud Track, a team mentored by Dr. Heba Sayed Ahmed, the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), Dr. Mohamed ElMougy- Mansoura University; Dr. Samah Eissa- Ain Shams University along with the team members Abrar Mohamed from Benha University, Ahmed Khaled from Cairo University, and Saja Said from the Canadian International College achieved Second Prize for their outstanding performance. In the Network Track, a team mentored by Dr. Ahmed Osman from Suez University, and including Sadek Hany from Delta Technological University, Moahmed Attallah from Mansoura College Academy, and Mohamed Ammar from Zagazig University, secured Third Prize, showcasing strong teamwork and technical expertise. The exceptional results achieved by the Egyptian teams are a powerful testament to Huawei's commitment to nurturing future generations of ICT leaders and underscores the wide-ranging ICT expertise fostered across Egyptian institutions. In addition, Dr. Tamer Mustafa of the Egyptian Russian University was honored with the Grand Prize at Huawei ICT Academy Global Most Valuable Instructors, an esteemed honor celebrating his exceptional dedication to developing Egypt's ICT talent and empowering the next generation of technology leaders. In his opening speech, Ritchie Peng, Director of the ICT Strategy & Business Development Department at Huawei, emphasized the broader mission behind the competition, 'At Huawei, we are committed to cultivating ICT talent through continuous innovation in our competition design. The Practice Competition aligns with our vision for Intelligent World 2030, inspiring students to master cloud computing, big data, and AI to drive social progress. Simultaneously, the Innovation Competition champions green development and digital inclusion, motivating students to address real-world challenges across sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education through ICT.' Benjamin Hou, CEO of Huawei Egypt, said, "As digital transformation accelerates worldwide, the demand for skilled professionals in areas like AI, big data, and Cloud is growing, yet the shortage of talent remains a pressing global challenge. The exceptional performance of Egyptian students at this year's Huawei ICT Competition Global Final demonstrates their readiness to lead in this rapidly evolving landscape.' He added, 'Through initiatives such as the Huawei ICT Competition, Huawei is equipping students with the critical skills needed to thrive in an intelligent, digital future. We are proud to partner with Egypt's top universities and invest in the country's vibrant youth, helping to cultivate the next generation of tech leaders and reinforce Egypt's role as an emerging hub for innovation and digital excellence." Egypt was part of a broader Northern African success story at the Global Final. Teams from Algeria, Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt won accolades across the competition's core tracks. Their collective success reflects the region's growing focus on digital empowerment and inclusive development. It is worth noting that over the past decade, the Huawei ICT Competition has grown into a premier global platform for ICT knowledge and innovation. Since 2015, it has engaged over 960,000 students from 2,000 institutions in more than 100 countries. Recognized by UNESCO's Global Skills Academy as a flagship initiative, the competition continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of global ICT leaders. For more details about the Huawei ICT Competition, visit us at
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Researchers make groundbreaking discovery that solves pressing challenges for urban agriculture: 'Transformative potential'
A solar-powered smart irrigation system is helping urban farmers grow more food with less water and energy. The innovative system reduced water consumption by over 28% compared to conventional irrigation methods, according to a study in the journal Scientific Reports. It reduced energy use by about the same amount. This technology tackles several pressing challenges at once: water scarcity, energy costs, and the need for sustainable urban agriculture. Using real-time soil moisture monitoring and solar power, the system delivers precisely the right amount of water only when plants need it, making rooftop gardening more resource-efficient. Researchers from Egypt's Ain Shams University designed and tested the system over about a year using peppermint plants grown in rooftop gardens. Their smart irrigation setup incorporated sensors that continuously monitor soil moisture, activating water pumps only when levels drop below a certain threshold, then shutting off once optimal moisture is reached. The smart system reduced energy consumption by the same 28.1% margin and cut carbon pollution from 0.252 kilograms of carbon dioxide emitted per square meter of land per year to just 0.181 kilograms. "This study underscores the transformative potential of solar-powered smart irrigation systems in enhancing food security, conserving water, reducing energy consumption, and mitigating carbon emissions in urban agriculture," the researchers noted in their paper. This innovation addresses the "water-energy-food nexus," the intricate relationship between these three important resources. Urban areas struggle with this nexus, which manifests as limited green spaces, water scarcity, and pollution. This irrigation system is a strong solution, as it turns unused rooftops into productive garden spaces. For small farmers, the possible economic benefits are immense. The system could pay for itself in 5.6 years through water and energy savings. With this technology, people could enjoy fresher food, lower utility bills, and the satisfaction of having a reduced environmental impact. This innovation could be particularly valuable as cities grow, with urban populations projected to increase to 68% of the global total by 2050. Using rooftop spaces for efficient food production would create urban self-sufficiency and cooler city environments. The system is already working in real-world conditions and could be widely available quickly, depending on how manufacturing is scaled up. With similar technologies already entering the market, you might soon have access to affordable smart irrigation for your garden, helping you grow food sustainably while conserving precious resources. What's the biggest factor stopping you from investing in solar panels? The cost The technology I'm a renter I'm already invested Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Daily News Egypt
11-05-2025
- Health
- Daily News Egypt
Sandoz launches new OMNITROPE growth hormone concentration in Egypt
Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, announced on Sunday the introduction of its 15mg/1.5ml concentration of the OMNITROPE biosimilar growth hormone to the Egyptian market for the treatment of short stature. This initiative aligns with Sandoz's ongoing efforts to support Egypt's Vision 2030 and local healthcare authorities' commitment to enhancing public health. The company stated that the newly available concentration aims to help expand access to growth hormone, noting that an estimated 17% of Egyptian children suffer from short stature. Research conducted at Suez Canal University's endocrinology outpatient clinic, released in 2024, indicated that growth hormone treatment significantly improves physical, social, psychological, and environmental quality of life. Dr. Mona Salem, Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at Ain Shams University and President of the Egyptian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, said: 'In children and adolescents, growth hormone is used to treat growth disturbance due to insufficient secretion of growth hormone, associated with Turner syndrome, with chronic renal insufficiency, in short children/adolescents born small for gestational age, or associated with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The biosynthetic/synthetic hormone is indicated for the treatment of children with growth failure due to inadequate secretion of endogenous growth hormone (GH).' Dr. Salem added, 'Short stature is diagnosed in children or adolescents who are well below the average height for their age and gender, which may be due to genetic factors or underlying health conditions. Studies show that short stature prevalence varies geographically, with a genetic predisposition, as well as nutritional and environmental factors, playing an important role.' A cross-sectional study conducted between January 2018 and January 2020 involving 33,150 Egyptian children aged 6 to 11 showed that 17% of the sample had short stature, with 40.8% attributed to familial factors and 24.2% to constitutional causes. Dr. Rasha Tarif, Head of the Paediatric Endocrinology Unit at Ain Shams University and Chair of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Education and Training Committee, stated: 'As noted, short stature affects children and adolescents, not only physically but also psychologically. Growth hormone is one of the most effective treatments for the aforementioned growth disturbances. The dosage is carefully calculated based on weight, underlying cause, puberty stage, as well as stimulated growth hormone test results, to achieve the best possible final height outcomes.' Dr. Tarif emphasised that young patients require therapeutic intervention before growth plates fuse, after which height cannot be gained. She added, 'Growth hormone plays a critical role in effective treatment plans, but ensuring its availability has been a challenge in recent years. This challenge is being addressed through ongoing efforts to secure sufficient quantities to ensure uninterrupted treatment until puberty is complete, and in some cases, for life. Treatment continuity, along with proper follow-up with a specialized physician, is essential for achieving optimal results.' Sandoz said the new concentration is being made available at an affordable cost, expanding treatment options and aiming for better patient response and an effective, safe treatment journey by minimising interruptions. The company stated that securing the reliable availability of this human growth hormone reinforces medical efforts to provide comprehensive care. Sameh Elbagoury, Sandoz Egypt Country Head, said: 'The Egyptian government, within the context of the Egypt Vision 2030, has shown strong commitment to reducing the prevalence of short stature among children, aiming to improve public health for current and future generations, and help build a healthier, more productive workforce, in line with the national vision for sustainable development.' Elbagoury added: 'Our top priority at Sandoz is to develop affordable biosimilars for high-quality biologics and ensure that as many patients as possible have access to them. Introducing the 15mg concentration of our well-established Omnitrope growth hormone allows us to help local authorities meet the increase in demand for growth hormones, reflecting the positive impact and notable success achieved by the Presidential Initiative for the Early Detection of Anaemia, Obesity and Short Stature.' Sandoz Omnitrope received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency in 2006, with subsequent approvals in other countries. Sandoz has also established a long-term, post-marketing surveillance programme for the product.
Al-Ahram Weekly
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egyptians reject free passage through canal - Egypt - Al-Ahram Weekly
Trump's proposal that American ships should pass through the Suez Canal 'free of charge' was lashed out by MPs and political experts 'American ships, both military and commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the Panama and Suez canals! Those canals would not exist without the United States of America,' posted US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform on 26 April. The Republican president added that he has asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take care of the situation. Some Western media reports claimed Trump raised the issue in a phone call with President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi four weeks ago, presenting the proposal as Egypt's 'contribution' to US efforts to end Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping which have negatively impacted Suez Canal revenues. Trump's post appeared a few weeks after the US Federal Shipping Commission announced an investigation into 'global maritime choke points', including the Suez Canal, and 'unfavourable conditions' for US trade.00 Professors of international law, maritime trade experts, and MPs pushed back against Trump's suggestion. Ibrahim Al-Anani, professor of international law at Ain Shams University, said Egypt has every right to impose fees on ships passing through the Suez Canal and has been doing so since the 1888 Constantinople Convention. Any attempt by another state to impinge on Egypt's right to regulate traffic through the Suez Canal violates international law and constitutes interference in Egypt's internal affairs. Al-Anani explained that the Constantinople Convention guarantees freedom of navigation for all commercial and military vessels, except for those belonging to countries at war with Egypt, and provided military vessels do not stop in the canal and unload troops or military equipment. In a Facebook post, professor of international law Ayman Salama argued that Trump's demand that US shipping be exempted from paying transit fees 'lacks any legal or logical basis' and 'ignores the principles of equality between states and the rule of international law'. 'Traffic in the Suez Canal is regulated by the Constantinople Convention which gives Egypt the absolute right to charge fees against passing through the canal,' said Salama. Major General Osama Mahmoud, senior advisor at Egypt's Military Command and Staff College, told Al-Arabiya TV channel that the 1888 Convention recognises the Suez Canal as an international shipping lane through which all countries have the right to pass in return for paying agreed-upon fees. Mahmoud inferred that in saying 'the Suez Canal would not exist without the US,' Trump is suggesting that 'the US is protecting the Suez Canal from the Houthi attacks, and that Egypt should contribute to America's military campaign against the Houthis through exempting its ships from the fees required for passing through the canal.' A month ago, Trump announced that the US army would target the Iran-backed Houthis through daily strikes until they are no longer a threat to shipping in the Red Sea. Tayseer Matar, a member of the Senate and Secretary-General of the Egyptian Parties Alliance, told the Weekly that Trump's statement that the Suez Canal would not exist without the US is exaggerated. 'Egypt did not ask the US to attack the Houthis to protect the Suez Canal. Egypt can defend its own interests and firmly believes Houthi attacks will come to an end only when Israel stops its war on Gaza,' said Matar. 'The US' military campaign against the Houthis is mainly to protect Israel and American military and commercial ships which have faced Houthi rocket attacks since the war erupted in Gaza in October 2023.' Gamal Zahran, professor of political science at Suez Canal University and a former independent MP, notes that 'Egypt's official reaction to Trump's controversial statement has been cool.' 'Egyptian officials do not like to become involved in verbal clashes with foreign leaders, particularly the US, with which Egypt has a strategic relationship,' said Zahran. He believes talk about the free passage of US ships is an attempt to ratchet up political pressure. 'Trump is a businessman who does not understand the language of international law and believes that nothing is free, that countries around the world should pay against American services,' said Zahran. Trump wants Western Europe to increase its contributions to NATO, rich Arab Gulf countries to invest trillions in the US, Ukraine to give concessions in return for US military assistance, and 'is seeking to extract concessions from Egypt in return for attacking the Houthis'. While Trump's push to displace Palestinians from Gaza and his suggestion US ships be exempted from canal fees are placing strains on US-Egypt relations, 'Egyptian officials are pragmatic and will refrain from issuing any direct comments on Trump's statements,' says Zahran. He ruled out that Egypt or Panama would exempt ships from transit fees since to do so erodes their sovereignty. Diplomatic sources in Washington told the Western media that Egypt has made no promises regarding free passage, focusing instead on political efforts to end the war in Gaza and ease tensions in the Red Sea. In parliament's plenary session on Sunday, independent MP and journalist Mustafa Bakri argued that while Trump's statement on the Suez Canal aims to exert pressure on Egypt to join the American military campaign against the Houthis, 'the true aim of this campaign is the militarisation and control of the Red Sea and domination over the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait.' The Suez Canal was constructed by the French-led Suez Canal Company under Ferdinand de Lesseps. Work began in 1859 and was completed in 1869. Britain, France, and Israel launched a tripartite aggression against Egypt when late president Gamal Abdel-Nasser nationalised the canal in July 1956. The nationalisation asserted Egypt's full sovereignty over the canal and ended colonial claims. Ten per cent of global maritime trade normally passes through the canal. However, ongoing attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels against ships linked to Israel, America, and Britain have negatively affected the waterway. The number of ships transiting the canal has almost halved. President Al-Sisi said last month that Egypt's losses due to the Houthi attacks on shipping amounted to around $7 billion in one year. Revenues from the canal fell last year by 61 per cent, from around $10.2 billion in 2023 to $3.9 billion in 2024. * A version of this article appears in print in the 1 May, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
