Huawei and ACK sign MoU to establish ICT Academy
Contributing to capacity building and ICT talent training
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 1: Huawei Technologies Kuwait, a leading global Information and Communication Technology solutions provider, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) to increase ICT capabilities among aspiring youth. The program seeks to provide ICT industry recognized certifications in support of a subsequent career in the ICT industry or implement the new practical skills across other industries.
Based on its industry leading ICT technologies and global ICT practices, Huawei has developed a full range of ICT career certifications. Huawei Technologies Kuwait aims to train students in the latest technological developments such as Big Data, cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and pervasive technologies.
Through the course, students will absorb the knowledge and expertise required to benefit the society and develop solutions for potential challenges. Huawei aims to provide robust technological infrastructure and intellect to nurture future ICT leaders in Kuwait and the region as part of its support of Kuwait’s 2035 Vision to create a fully connected, smart city.
CEO of Huawei Technologies Kuwait, Rico Lin said, “Huawei as a global ICT leading Technology Company endeavors to incubate the ICT talent and facilitate the employment of youth in the ICT industry. Huawei consider the new MoU a win-win collaboration with ACK as one of our strategic partners to empower the students with the capabilities to succeed in the market and their respective careers. We will be regularly communicating with all stakeholders to monitor and guarantee and ensure a smooth and seamless delivery performance. It is a proud moment as Huawei Kuwait and ACK further cement their long-time partnership with the launch of the ICT Academy that will raise a new generation of ICT skilled students who will fuel growth of key sectors and industries.”
The President of the Australian College of Kuwait, Prof Isam Zabalawi said, “We are believers that ICT in general is reshaping the field of higher education for the present and the future. ACK is keen to make sure that we have the proper environment and the proper facilities in order to prepare our graduates for the workplace. It’s a great opportunity for our students and for Huawei. As we can consider our students and our faculty as ambassadors for Huawei, not only in Kuwait but also in the region.”
The Dean of the School of Engineering
at the Australian College of Kuwait, Dr Mohammed Abdul Niby, expressed his appreciation for this move and said, “This memorandum of understanding defines the guidelines of a strong cooperation with Huawei. The initial step being developing Huawei Information and Communication Technologies Academy (Huawei ICT Academy) in ACK which will reshape and enhance significantly the ICT knowledge and skills of ACK students.”