8 students from Pak to participate in Seeds finals
ISLAMABAD
8 Pakistani students will take part in the regional finals of Huawei Seeds for the Future 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from August 11 to 17.
Building on the success of last year’s edition, Huawei’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program brings together a record 157 students from 14 countries across the Middle East and Central Asia region, said a news release issued by the Huawai.
The 2024 Seeds for the Future Regional Round is supported by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the IT Education Association. Many other telecom, regulatory, labor authorities and vocational training bodies from the Middle East and Central Asia countries have also partnered with Huawei on this program.
This backing reflects the initiative’s global reach, which has seen the program gain recognition from more than 450 senior officials and heads of state worldwide.
Since its launch in 2008, Seeds for the Future has made a significant impact globally, benefiting over 18,000 students from 141 countries, highlighting the program’s importance in developing global ICT talent.
Steven Yi, President of Huawei in the Middle East and Central Asia, said, “I want to congratulate the Pakistan team for making it to the regional finals being held in Uzbekistan for the first time.
Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program is dedicated to equipping these bright minds with the essential skills and mindsets needed to thrive in our fast-paced world.
We’ve designed this platform to offer a wide range of opportunities, including online courses, competitions, exchange programs, and scholarships. We aim to provide talented youth from the ME&CA region with unparalleled STEM experiences, empowering them to pursue their dreams and make meaningful contributions to the global community.”
Areeba Faheem and Muhammad Ahmad from COMSATS university Islamabad, Haider Irfan and Mian Akbar Jan from GIKI, Abtaal Aatif and Isaam Ansari from FAST NUCES, Zahra Nawaz from UET Taxila and Asfand Yar Jamali from NUST Islamabad were selected for the Seeds for the future program 2024.
