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Huawei ICT Global Final 2024-25 Concludes in Shenzhen
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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.
