The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Huawei Technologies have decided to hold the 4th ICT Competition in Pakistan with an aim to promote the ICT industry's technology certification and develop a local ICT talent and ecosystem.

In this connection, a meeting was held with Acting Executive Director HEC Dr Fateh Muhammad Marri and Managing Director Huawei Technologies Pakistan Gaoweijie at the HEC Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Naiz Ali Shahrukh, Director Huawei Public and Corporate, and other officials from both the sides.

Sharing his viewpoint with regard to promotion of ICT in the country, Dr Marri announced to establish eight new Huawei ICT academies in addition to up-gradation of the existing four ICT academies.

He stressed the need for devising a proactive campaign to encourage maximum students to benefit from the competition. He appreciated the collaboration between the HEC and Huawei and hoped that the competition will further strengthen the bilateral efforts for promotion of ICT. He termed the Huawei's collaboration with the HEC in the fields of 5G and artificial intelligence a vital step forward. He assured Huawei of extending all-out support in professional training of students and helping transform the education system of Pakistan.

On the occasion, Shahrukh highlighted the importance of competition. He said that Huawei invites colleges and universities in Pakistan to participate in the ICT competition which is a part of Huawei's longstanding effort for development of ICT industry in the country. The ICT competition offers students additional opportunities to gain valuable experience in the industry.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2019