Muscat – Huawei today announced the launch of this year’s prestigious Seeds for the Future program for university students across the Middle East and Central Asia. Huawei kicked off the first phase of the 2023 Seeds for the Future Program at an official opening ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar, on September 3rd, 2023. Bringing together 175 students from the Middle East and Central Asia (ME & CA) for the first time ever in Qatar, the regional event aims to develop local talent, share knowledge, increase ICT sector awareness, and foster a digital community for young ICT talents.
The 2023 edition of the competition will witness the participation of students from elite universities representing 15 countries in the region, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Oman, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, and Kyrgyzstan. 10 students from Oman are set to participate in this year’s edition of Seeds for the Future. The participating students hail from Oman College of Management and Technology, Majan College, University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) Sohar, Sohar University, University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) Muscat, National University for Science and Technology, and Global College of Engineering and Technology.
Shunli Wang, Vice President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia, said: “Huawei is committed to nurturing an open, shared ICT talent ecosystem across the Middle East and Central Asia, including Oman. The Seeds for the Future program is our flagship global CSR program that aims to inspire talent to shape the future of their respective countries. We are honored for the unwavering support and endorsement the program continues to receive in its sixth year now. We extend our best wishes to the 2023 regional participants and look forward to an exciting edition.”
Jawad Abbassi, Head of GSMA, MENA, commented: “Advanced technologies like AI, 5G, and cloud are revolutionizing how we live, learn, and work. Digital transformation across the MENA is accelerating at an unparalleled pace, and it’s crucial that we narrow the ICT talent gap and arm students with 21st-century skills. Enabling students to upskill their tech knowledge while gaining crucial soft skills is of paramount importance.”
Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program is the company’s flagship CSR program that aims to develop ICT talents globally.
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