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Mid East Info
3 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
Ninth Huawei ICT Competition Global Final Concludes with Middle East & Central Asia Teams Earning Top Honors
Huawei ICT Competition 2025 Global Final Closing Awards Ceremony Sixteen teams from nine Middle East and Central Asia countries competed across Innovation and Practice tracks, securing 16 prizes overall Shenzhen, China, May, 2025 – The 9th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024-2025 concluded in Shenzhen with a glittering closing ceremony and awards presentation. Sixteen teams from nine Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) countries — Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon — competed across the Innovation Track and Practice Track, securing four first prizes, four second prizes, and eight third prizes. The 16 teams advanced from a highly competitive regional selection process that attracted over 31,000 university students and faculty from more than 640 institutions across 19 countries in Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA). The 62 students and faculty who formed the 16 qualifying teams demonstrated strong technical skills and innovation capabilities at the Global Final. The Comsats University Islamabad team from Pakistan won first prize in the Innovation Track. The Qatar University of Doha for Science and Technology team won second with their 'BeMySense' project, a real-time cross-platform communication assistance system that uses AI, computer vision, and natural language processing to enable sign language and voice interaction. The third prize went to team Volta from Uzbekistan and NABEEH from Saudi Arabia. 'We sincerely thank Huawei for providing us with such a valuable learning and competition platform,' said a member of the Qatar team. 'Our experience in China was incredibly rewarding, especially the opportunity to interact with outstanding teams worldwide. Their ideas showcased how technology creates value for society.' The all-female NABEEH team from Saudi Arabia also took home the 'Women in Tech' award. Huawei also presented Green Development Awards to recognize teams addressing environmental challenges through technology solutions. In the Practice Track, ME&CA teams dominated the Network category, with first prizes awarded to teams from Bahrain, Kazakhstan, and Jordan, while the Pakistan team emerged in third place. In the Computing Track, the teams from Kazakhstan and Pakistan took the second prize, while the Lebanese and Iraqi teams attained third place. Meanwhile, the team from Lebanon took second place in the global finals of the Cloud Track, with representatives from Pakistan, Iraq, and Kazakhstan claiming third. International Engagement and Educational Forums: The competition drew international attention, with diplomatic representatives in attendance to present awards to their national teams. The Counselor from the Embassy of Kazakhstan in China and officials from the Saudi Consulate General in Guangzhou presented awards to the winning teams from their respective countries. A roundtable forum moderated by Tavsultanova Tamara, Executive Manager of Huawei's ICT Talent Partner Development Department, brought together participants from government, industry, and academia to discuss 'Embracing the Future: Educational Evolution Trends and Innovation.' The panel included Dr. Omar Alzubi, Dean of Al Balqa Applied University in Jordan. Additionally, the 2025 Huawei Most Valuable Instructor Forum, held on May 21, gathered nearly 200 ICT Academy teachers and industry experts to share teaching practices and explore school-enterprise cooperation models. Mardin Anwer, Associate Professor at the College of Engineering, Salahaddin University, presented her teaching achievements following a global selection process. Eighteen instructors from 10 countries received Most Valuable Instructor Awards. Aigul Izdenova, AI-Sana Project Manager at the Science Foundation of the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan, delivered a keynote on how industry standardization can drive educational advancement and how the 'AI-Sana' program accelerates AI startup development and education reform. Dr. Mohamed Madkour, Vice President of ICT Strategy & Marketing, Huawei Middle East and Central Asia, said, 'This competition demonstrates how students can harness emerging technologies to address society's most pressing challenges. Through mastering cloud computing, AI, and big data analytics, participants are not just learning technical skills but developing solutions that can transform industries from healthcare to education while keeping sustainability and digital inclusion at the forefront of innovation.' During the event, Huawei hosted an AI Accelerating Education Transformation Summit and announced the AI Capability of the Huawei ICT Academy Intelligent Platform. Participants also visited Huawei's Ox Horn Campus and Exhibition Hall to learn about the company's research and ICT practices. Since its launch in 2015, the Huawei ICT Competition has engaged over 960,000 students and faculty members from more than 2,000 institutions across 100 countries and regions. The competition is included in China's national list of university competitions and serves as a key partner program of UNESCO's Global Skills Academy. The competition addresses the growing demand for skilled professionals in AI, big data, and cybersecurity through multiple tracks, industry-academia collaboration, and curriculum development initiatives. About Huawei: Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have more than 208,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our Vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they're at home, in the office, or on the go.
TECHx
3 days ago
- Business
- TECHx
Huawei ICT Global Final 2024-25 Concludes in Shenzhen
Share The 9th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024-2025 concluded in Shenzhen, China, with a vibrant closing ceremony and awards presentation. Huawei revealed that 16 teams from nine Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) countries took part in the final round. The countries included Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon. Participants competed across two categories—Innovation Track and Practice Track. The teams won four first prizes, four second prizes, and eight third prizes. Huawei reported that the finalists advanced from a regional selection process that drew over 31,000 university students and faculty from more than 640 institutions across 19 ME&CA countries. In total, 62 students and faculty made up the 16 qualified teams. These participants demonstrated strong technical skills and innovation capabilities at the Global Final. The Comsats University Islamabad team from Pakistan secured first prize in the Innovation Track. Qatar University of Doha for Science and Technology received second prize for its 'BeMySense' project. The AI-driven platform uses computer vision and natural language processing to support real-time sign language and voice interaction. Third prizes went to team Volta from Uzbekistan and team NABEEH from Saudi Arabia. A member of the Qatar team shared their appreciation, stating the Huawei ICT platform was a valuable learning and competition experience. The team also praised the opportunity to engage with international participants. Huawei presented the 'Women in Tech' award to the all-female NABEEH team from Saudi Arabia. The company also revealed its Green Development Awards, recognizing teams using technology to tackle environmental challenges. In the Practice Track: First prizes in the Network category went to teams from Bahrain, Kazakhstan, and Jordan. Pakistan secured third place in the same category. Kazakhstan and Pakistan won second prizes in the Computing Track. Lebanon and Iraq earned third place in the Computing Track. Lebanon also claimed second place in the Cloud Track, with Pakistan, Iraq, and Kazakhstan receiving third. Huawei announced that diplomatic officials attended the awards ceremony. Representatives from the Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Saudi Consulate General in Guangzhou presented awards to their national teams. A roundtable forum, led by Tavsultanova Tamara of Huawei's ICT Talent Partner Development Department, explored educational trends and innovation. It featured experts from government, academia, and industry, including Dr. Omar Alzubi from Al Balqa Applied University, Jordan. Additionally, the 2025 Huawei Most Valuable Instructor Forum was held on May 21. Huawei reported that the event brought together nearly 200 ICT Academy teachers and industry experts. They shared teaching practices and discussed school-enterprise collaboration. Mardin Anwer from Salahaddin University showcased her achievements after a global selection process. Huawei awarded 18 instructors from 10 countries the title of Most Valuable Instructor. Aigul Izdenova from the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan delivered a keynote. She highlighted how the 'AI-Sana' program supports AI startups and educational reform. Dr. Mohamed Madkour, Vice President of ICT Strategy & Marketing at Huawei ME&CA, said the competition demonstrated how students use emerging technologies to solve global challenges. He emphasized the role of AI, cloud computing, and big data in transforming industries while promoting sustainability and digital inclusion. Huawei also hosted the AI Accelerating Education Transformation Summit during the event. It announced the AI Capability of the Huawei ICT Academy Intelligent Platform. Participants visited Huawei's Ox Horn Campus and Exhibition Hall to explore its latest research and ICT practices. Since its launch in 2015, the Huawei ICT Competition has engaged over 960,000 students and faculty members. Participants have come from more than 2,000 institutions across 100 countries and regions. Huawei revealed that the competition is listed on China's national university competition list and is part of UNESCO's Global Skills Academy. It aims to meet the growing demand for professionals in AI, big data, and cybersecurity through multi-track contests, academic collaboration, and curriculum development.
Korea Herald
24-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final Concludes: AI Empowers Education Transformation and ICT Talent Development
SHENZHEN, China, May 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Closing & Awards Ceremony of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final was successfully held today in Shenzhen. In its 9th edition, the event has reached a record-breaking scale this year, attracting over 210,000 students and instructors from more than 2,000 colleges and universities in over 100 countries and regions. Following national and regional competitions, 179 teams from 48 countries and regions made it to the Global Final. Through intense competition across three major tracks, Practice, Innovation, and Programming, top honors were awarded to 18 outstanding teams from 9 countries: China, Algeria, Brazil, Philippines, Morocco, Nigeria, Serbia, Tanzania, and Singapore. The Grand Prize winners of the Innovation Competition were teams from the Bulacan State University in the Philippines, Beijing University of Technology in China, Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak of the University of Kragujevac in Serbia, and the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Errachidia - Moulay Ismail University in Morocco. In the Practice Competition – Network Track, Grand Prizes were awarded to teams from the Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology in China, Instituto Federal do Tocantins in Brazil, Federal University of Technology Minna in Nigeria, and a joint team from Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, and University of Dodoma in Tanzania. In the Practice Competition – Cloud Track, Grand Prize winners included teams from iACADEMY in the Philippines, University of Batna 2 and the Higher National School of Computer Science Algiers in Algeria, Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China, and Singapore University of Social Sciences. In the Practice Competition – Computing Track, the Grand Prizes went to teams from Guilin University of Electronic Technology in China, Federal University of Technology Minna in Nigeria, University of Bejaia and Higher National School of Computer Science SBA in Algeria, and Cebu Institute of Technology - University in the Philippines. The Grand Prize in the Programming Competition was awarded to a team from Shenzhen Polytechnic University in China. To recognize outstanding contributions beyond technical excellence, the competition also presented special honors. The Women in Tech Award was granted to four all-female teams from Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Kenya. The Green Development Award went to a team from Ghana. The Most Valuable Instructor Award recognized 18 distinguished instructors from 10 countries – China, Algeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Hungary, and Türkiye – for their contributions to ICT education. In his opening speech, Ritchie Peng, Director of the ICT Strategy & Business Development Dept at Huawei, mentioned, "To achieve the goal of learning through competition and inspiring innovation through competition, we have continuously evolved the design of competition topics. The Practice Competition aligns with our vision for an Intelligent World 2030 and encourages students to master cloud computing, big data, and AI to drive social progress. The Innovation Competition focuses on green development and digital inclusion, motivating participants to solve real-world challenges in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education through ICT." As digital transformation is accelerating globally, the demand for skilled professionals in fields such as AI, big data, and cybersecurity continues to grow. However, the shortage of talent in these critical areas is becoming increasingly evident. To help tackle this challenge, the Huawei ICT Competition features multiple tracks — including Practice, Innovation, and Programming — alongside initiatives such as industry-academia collaboration and tailored curriculum development. These efforts aim to equip students with in-demand skills and foster the next-generation tech talent who will stand out in an increasingly intelligent and digital world. During this year's competition, Huawei also hosted the AI Accelerating Education Transformation Summit, where experts explored the pivotal role of AI in smart education. In addition, Huawei officially announced the AI Capability of the Huawei ICT Academy Intelligent Platform, making it easier and more efficient for educators and students to use. This marks another step forward in advancing educational digitalization.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Huawei ICT Competition 2024-2025 Global Final Concludes: AI Empowers Education Transformation and ICT Talent Development
SHENZHEN, China, May 24, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Closing & Awards Ceremony of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final was successfully held today in Shenzhen. In its 9th edition, the event has reached a record-breaking scale this year, attracting over 210,000 students and instructors from more than 2,000 colleges and universities in over 100 countries and regions. Following national and regional competitions, 179 teams from 48 countries and regions made it to the Global Final. Through intense competition across three major tracks, Practice, Innovation, and Programming, top honors were awarded to 18 outstanding teams from 9 countries: China, Algeria, Brazil, Philippines, Morocco, Nigeria, Serbia, Tanzania, and Singapore. The Grand Prize winners of the Innovation Competition were teams from the Bulacan State University in the Philippines, Beijing University of Technology in China, Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak of the University of Kragujevac in Serbia, and the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Errachidia - Moulay Ismail University in Morocco. In the Practice Competition – Network Track, Grand Prizes were awarded to teams from the Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology in China, Instituto Federal do Tocantins in Brazil, Federal University of Technology Minna in Nigeria, and a joint team from Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, and University of Dodoma in Tanzania. In the Practice Competition – Cloud Track, Grand Prize winners included teams from iACADEMY in the Philippines, University of Batna 2 and the Higher National School of Computer Science Algiers in Algeria, Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China, and Singapore University of Social Sciences. In the Practice Competition – Computing Track, the Grand Prizes went to teams from Guilin University of Electronic Technology in China, Federal University of Technology Minna in Nigeria, University of Bejaia and Higher National School of Computer Science SBA in Algeria, and Cebu Institute of Technology - University in the Philippines. The Grand Prize in the Programming Competition was awarded to a team from Shenzhen Polytechnic University in China. To recognize outstanding contributions beyond technical excellence, the competition also presented special honors. The Women in Tech Award was granted to four all-female teams from Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Kenya. The Green Development Award went to a team from Ghana. The Most Valuable Instructor Award recognized 18 distinguished instructors from 10 countries – China, Algeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Hungary, and Türkiye – for their contributions to ICT education. In his opening speech, Ritchie Peng, Director of the ICT Strategy & Business Development Dept at Huawei, mentioned, "To achieve the goal of learning through competition and inspiring innovation through competition, we have continuously evolved the design of competition topics. The Practice Competition aligns with our vision for an Intelligent World 2030 and encourages students to master cloud computing, big data, and AI to drive social progress. The Innovation Competition focuses on green development and digital inclusion, motivating participants to solve real-world challenges in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education through ICT." As digital transformation is accelerating globally, the demand for skilled professionals in fields such as AI, big data, and cybersecurity continues to grow. However, the shortage of talent in these critical areas is becoming increasingly evident. To help tackle this challenge, the Huawei ICT Competition features multiple tracks — including Practice, Innovation, and Programming — alongside initiatives such as industry-academia collaboration and tailored curriculum development. These efforts aim to equip students with in-demand skills and foster the next-generation tech talent who will stand out in an increasingly intelligent and digital world. During this year's competition, Huawei also hosted the AI Accelerating Education Transformation Summit, where experts explored the pivotal role of AI in smart education. In addition, Huawei officially announced the AI Capability of the Huawei ICT Academy Intelligent Platform, making it easier and more efficient for educators and students to use. This marks another step forward in advancing educational digitalization. For more details about the Huawei ICT Competition, visit us at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Huawei View original content to download multimedia:
