Huawei launches ‘Third ICT Skill Competition’ in Kuwait
Encouraging more technology leaders of tomorrow
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 8: Huawei Technologies Kuwait, a leading global Information and Communication Technology solutions provider, has launched the 2019 edition of its annual Huawei Middle East ICT Competition in Kuwait. Held in strategic partnership with Public Authority of Manpower and Kuwait’s Achievers for Future Opportunities, the latest local competition falls alongside the country’s mission to fuel national ICT competitiveness and contribute to local communities.
Starting mid-October, students from local universities such like Australian College of Kuwait, Kuwait University, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait College of Science & Technology and American International College will participate in the upcoming contest. They will be required to study online and take the preliminary exam on October 17, 2019. Kuwait’s three winners will be given the opportunity to travel to Huawei’s Headquarter in Shenzhen, China, where the final stage of the competition will take place in December this year.
Huawei recently held the opening ceremony of the national edition of its global ICT Skill Competition 2019 at its head office in Al Hamra Business Tower. The program seeks to identify talented university students and develop their ICT skills as part of Huawei’s aim to support Kuwait’s 2035 vision to raise the country’s digital capabilities and advance digitalization.
“We are delighted to spearhead yet another year of a fruitful platform that will enhance the quality of future ICT professionals, which is a key pillar in Kuwait’s agenda of building a knowledge-based economy.As the 5G, AI, big data such ICT technology are booming around the world, ICT is not only a technical hot pot but an enabler for all industries’ revolution. ICT infrastructure is as important as the national high way, port and airport; the country’s data is as important as its natural resources like oil; one country’s ability of ICT is strongly related to its international competitiveness.” said Yu Peng, Huawei Technologies Kuwait deputy CEO.
“As the country embraces digital transformation, Huawei’s ICT competitions and training through the Huawei academy is a step closer to achieving the country’s economic growth. As the global leading ICT Company, who has more than 50 5G contracts and most 5G patents, we seek to expand the capacity of ICT engineers in Kuwait and nurture future leaders of ICT to advance the country’s digitalization and fuel growth of key sectors and industries. We wish all of the contestant’s good luck and look forward to them fulfilling their role in achieving the national agenda,” Yu added.
The opening ceremony was attended by senior officials from Public Authority of Manpower in Kuwait, Kuwait’s Achievers for Future Opportunities, Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority participating universities from Kuwait, media representatives and Huawei Technologies Kuwait senior management.
Huawei has received more than 220 registrations for the contest thus far. Winners of the Kuwait Finals will be granted a certification and a new 5G smart phone and watch from Huawei. The most exceptional achiever to be awarded as the final winner in China will receive a cash prize of US$ 30,000 and a Huawei Matebook.