Ninth Huawei ICT Competition Global Final Concludes with Middle East & Central Asia Teams Earning Top Honors
Since its launch in 2015, the Huawei ICT Competition has engaged over 960,000 students and faculty members from more than 2,000 institutions across 100 countries and regions. The competition is included in China's national list of university competitions and serves as a key partner program of UNESCO's Global Skills Academy. The competition addresses the growing demand for skilled professionals in AI, big data, and cybersecurity through multiple tracks, industry-academia collaboration, and curriculum development initiatives.
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