Huawei, in collaboration with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies, recently celebrated the culmination of the regional finals of the Seeds for the Future 2024 program with a grand awards ceremony in Tashkent.
In first place came Team Future Gadget Lab from Kuwait while the UAE’s Team Beyond Limits ranked second in the regional semifinal of the fourth annual Tech4Good competition that took place simultaneously with the Seeds for the Future 2024 program.
The competition’s judges recognized the two teams for their innovative use of technology to assist stroke patients with limited hand mobility. The two teams will now go on to compete in the finals in China alongside qualifying teams from around the world. Moreover, they will have the opportunity to explore ICT’s huge potential to drive sustainable development.
Outstanding projects
Other teams that stood out for their outstanding projects included Team Nabeeh from Saudi Arabia, Team Sufun from Oman, and Team AquaLucens from Bahrain. In addition, Kazakhstan’s Amanzhan Sabyrgali and Bahrain’s Zainab Al Zaimoor emerged as the Mentors’ Favorites in recognition of their skills, team spirit, and positive influence on their teams during the competition.
“We are confident this gathering was instrumental in nurturing the region’s burgeoning ICT talent and empowering the youth to lead digital innovation and shape the region’s sustainable future,” stated Shunli Wang, vice president of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia.
ICT skills development
This year’s edition of the Seeds for the Future program brought together 150 university students from 14 countries across the Middle East and Central Asia. The week-long event saw participants develop their Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) skills and work towards global digital inclusion. In addition, participants enhanced their cultural understanding through a series of sessions, classes, competitions, and cultural programs.
“Initiatives like Seeds for the Future are pivotal in equipping our youth with industry knowledge and strengthening the ICT talent ecosystem in our region,” stated Rustam Karimjonov, Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies.
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Driving positive change through ICT technologies
The Tech4Good competition aims to empower and engage the youth in driving positive change within their communities. The platform encourages young minds to address pressing social issues by harnessing the immense potential of the latest ICT technologies.
As part of the Seeds for the Future program, students participated in five days of intensive training sessions and workshops in Tashkent. The training covered cutting-edge ICT technologies, scientific and technological leadership, discussions on global topics, and Tech4Good group projects.
Participants gained a better understanding of 5G, AI, and cloud technologies. Moreover, they built more strengths for future growth and improved their competitiveness in the job market. Students also had the opportunity to visit and connect with professionals at Huawei and Artel, Central Asia’s leading electronics manufacturer and one of Uzbekistan’s largest companies.
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