Huawei Egypt Expands ICT Education with New Support Center in Collaboration with Arab Academy

 In a strategic move to advance digital transformation in Egypt, Huawei Egypt, a global leader

in ICT infrastructure, has signed a cooperation protocol with the Arab Academy for Science

Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) to establish the Huawei ICT Academy Support

Center (IASC) The announcement was made during the First Annual Arab AI Forum

The newly established IASC will serve as a comprehensive platform to support existing and

emerging Huawei ICT Academies across Egypt It aims to provide cutting-edge ICT training

foster technical talent, and drive forward Egypt’s Vision 2030 for comprehensive digital development

High-Level Ceremony Witnessed by Regional Leaders

The agreement was signed in the presence of key regional and governmental figures

including H E Dr  Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States

and H E Dr Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology

Signing on behalf of the two institutions were Mr Dou Yong, Senior Vice President of Huawei

Technologies, and Professor Ismail Abdel Ghaffar, President of AASTMT The event also featured

Dr Khaled Hanafy, Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Chambers, and Eng Asmaa Serag, Managing

Director of Huawei ICT Academy Egypt

A Strategic Leap Toward Egypt’s Vision 2030

As part of Huawei’s broader efforts to strengthen ICT education in Egypt, the IASC will support

the day-to-day operations of Huawei ICT Academies, facilitate the establishment of new centers

and develop skilled ICT professionals to meet the evolving demands of the digital economy

Professor Ismail Abdel Ghaffar stated This partnership with Huawei Egypt reflects our shared mission

to invest in human capital and prepare young Egyptian talent to meet the challenges of the Fourth

Industrial Revolution The IASC will provide internationally accredited training programs that open

new career pathways for students He added that this initiative will significantly contribute to Egypt’s

Vision 2030 by enhancing the Academy’s position as a leading research and educational institution

in the Arab region

Huawei Egypt: 25 Years of Digital Partnership in Egypt

Mr Dou Yong, Senior VP at Huawei Technologies, commented

For over 25 years, Huawei has played a vital role in supporting Egypt’s digital journey—from expanding

network infrastructure to empowering youth with next-gen ICT skills With the launch of the Huawei ICT

Academy Support Center, we are deepening our commitment to education, innovation, and long-term ICT

talent development The IASC is envisioned as a hub that will help Egyptian students obtain globally

recognized ICT certifications, thusenhancing their employability in local and international markets

Huawei Egypt: Showcases AI Vision During Arab AI Forum

During the forum’s second panel discussion, titled The Role of the Arab Private Sector in Advancing

the Arab AI Initiative, Huawei reinforced its support for AI integration across the region. Eng

Medhat Mahmoud, Chief of Digital Transformation for Northern Africa at Huawei Enterprise

highlighted how artificial intelligence in Egypt is transforming key sectors like healthcare, education

energy, and finance He outlined Huawei’s three-pillar approach to AI adoption

Launching Egypt’s first Huawei-built public cloud to power AI innovation Customizing AI solutions

for local industries Building digital talent pipelines through programs such as the Huawei ICT Talent Bank

He emphasized the importance of localizing AI technologies to reflect the region’s unique values and cultural context

Huawei’s Ongoing Investment in Digital Talent

Huawei Egypt impact in Egypt is already substantial, having trained over 50,000 ICT professionals through its

ICT Talent Bank Moreover, the company has supported tens of thousands of developers in leveraging

the power of Huawei Cloud to innovate and grow With the launch of the IASC, Huawei is doubling down

on its long-term commitment to strengthening Egypt’s digital ecosystem, fostering local innovation

 and preparing the next generation of tech leaders for a future driven by AI and emerging technologies

 A Step Forward for Egypt’s Digital Future

The Huawei-ARSTMT collaboration marks a pivotal advancement in ICT education in Egypt, positioning

the country as a regional leader in AI integration and digital transformation Through this initiative

both institutions reaffirm their dedication to empowering youth and achieving sustainable development

through technology-driven learning