66 students from 11 local universities will compete to win the title of Middle East and Central Asia winner and participate in the final Global Huawei ICT Competition to be held in China.
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Huawei partnered with the University of Bahrain and the Bahrain University of Technology to host the Huawei ICT Competition. The 2023-2024 regional finals have begun. .
This year’s Huawei ICT Competition in the Middle East and Central Asia attracted more than 27,500 students from over 600 universities in 21 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, the highest level of participation in the seven-year history of the competition. was recorded.
Since its launch in 2017, Huawei’s ME and CA ICT Competition has become the largest and most influential initiative in the region, developing ICT talent and promoting national competition in ME and CA countries along with future ICT leaders. This is a powerful program for improving your abilities. The competition is supported and endorsed by UNESCO and more than 20 local ministries, operators and industry partners.
Ni Ruchi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Bahrain, said: “ICT competitions that focus on future development and benefit people around the world are Huawei’s success story. They create opportunities for young people to learn advanced technologies and gain valuable experience. It will also be an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Huawei and China.”
Osama Al-Sayed, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Corporate Affairs at Bahrain University of Technology, said: “Bahrain University of Technology took the opportunity to become an academic partner for this competition. This is a testament to our commitment to creating an environment where young minds can flourish.” Huawei, a global leader in technology and innovation We are honored to be able to collaborate with the University to bring such a prestigious international competition to our campus. This partnership represents our shared vision of developing talent, fostering innovation, and advancing the field of information and communications technology. ”
Aziz Tan, CEO of Huawei Bahrain, said: “As we stand on the brink of a bold future, we are honored that Huawei will be the driving force behind developing ICT talent in the region. Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 will foster ICT talent and It has become a beacon for shaping the future leaders of the digital economy. This work cannot be achieved without the help of an ICT talent ecosystem that provides support and encouragement. Birth of future ICT leaders and architects of the digital future. Let us embrace the spirit of collaboration and innovation as we witness this. Together, let us propel Bahrain and the wider region towards a brighter and more powerful future.”
22 teams of 66 national winners from 11 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, including Bahrain, Pakistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE and Oman, will participate in trials, field trips and Participate in the exam. The workshop will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from December 19th to 21st, 2023. Each team consists of 3 students and 1 instructor. Iraq, Pakistan, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia each have three teams, while Jordan, Kazakhstan and Bahrain each have two teams. One team each will participate from the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait.
During this period, students will participate in practice competitions including the Network, Cloud, and Computing track. They will be tested on their theoretical knowledge and practical ICT skills, as well as their ability to work in teams. Participants will be ranked according to their lab exam scores. The first day will also include an “Instructor Summit,” where Huawei will host insightful discussions on the important role of public-private partnerships in bridging the digital talent gap and preparing students for a successful transition into society. It’s planned. Instructors from local universities will also share best practices and strategies for leveraging technology in education.
The best-performing team will be recognized as the 2023-2024 Huawei ICT Competition Middle East and Central Asia regional winner. They will advance to the world finals of the Huawei ICT Competition to be held in China in May 2024. The closing and awarding ceremony will be held at the University of Bahrain on December 21, 2023. During the event, a panel discussion with local ICT leaders will be held on the theme of “Building an ICT Human Resources Ecosystem.”
The Huawei ICT Competition aims to discover, support, and develop future leaders in ICT in cooperation with UNESCO, government authorities, and universities in the Middle East and Central Asia. The program aims to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace, through the sharing of knowledge about the latest ICT developments, international trends, and practical skill development training at Huawei’s state-of-the-art facilities. Expand future employment opportunities for students in the ICT field. Art labs, research and development centers and facilities.
Huawei will promote innovation and creativity among ICT students in the Middle East and Central Asia, who will compete for first place in the national and regional finals, as well as the coveted international final in Shenzhen.
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