Ashraf Siddiqui
Doha
Huawei, in collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), has announced the launch of 8th edition of its flagship CSR initiative ‘Seeds for the Future programme’ in Qatar, as part of Huawei’s ongoing commitment to supporting and developing the ICT skills of Qatari youth.
This programme is set to kick off with a rigorous selection process to identify 10 brightest minds from Qatari University undergraduate students who will represent Qatar in the Middle East and Central Asia Seeds for the Future programme, set to be held in Uzbekistan from August 11 to 17, 2024.
Students come from 14 participating countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
The chosen 10 students from Qatar will embark on a unique journey to Uzbekistan, joining peers from across the Middle East and Central Asia for an intensive week-long program. The program will foster cross-cultural exchange, delve into cutting-edge technologies, and equip them to tackle real-world challenges through project work.
The Tech4Good regional competition, now in its fourth year, will be held during the ‘Seeds for the Future’ programme, empowering the participating students to innovate technological solutions that address social and environmental challenges and hence make positive impact on their communities.
Engineer Ahmad Abdulla Al Muslemani, president of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), expressed continued support for the partnership with Huawei on this significant initiative.
He said, “Huawei’s ‘Seeds for the Future’ programme aligns with CRA’s commitment to empowering youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the ICT field, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. We are confident that our students will greatly benefit from this international event and will bring invaluable experiences back to Qatar.”
Rico Lin, president of Huawei Technologies Gulf Region, said: “We aim to inspire the next generation of ICT leaders in Qatar and provide them with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive innovation and shape the country’s digital future.”
The application process for the ‘Seeds for the Future’ programme is now open and interested students are encouraged to apply. Interested students can visit Seeds for the Future’s official website for details of the programme.
Qatar hosted the first Middle East and Central Asia Seeds for the Future regional programme last year. The event brought together 175 students from prestigious universities across the Middle East and Central Asia (ME & CA), including 16 students from Qatar University, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Community College of Qatar, and the University of Doha for Science and Technology.
The Qatari team demonstrated great achievements and secured the second place in this competitive event.
