The Kingdom of Bahrain has achieved outstanding success in the global finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025, with a joint team from Bahrain Polytechnic and the University of Bahrain securing first place in the Network Track of the competition held in Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China.
This remarkable achievement came after the Bahraini team competed against 40 teams from six global regions in the Practice Network Track, reflecting Bahrain’s leadership in developing national talent in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the international level. The competition featured participation from teams representing Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan, across multiple tracks including Network, Cloud, Computing, and Innovation.
This achievement affirms the distinguished position of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the ICT sector and its commitment to nurturing and empowering national competencies to contribute to technological and innovative advancement both regionally and globally.
On this occasion, Bahrain Polytechnic celebrated the outstanding achievement of its students, Mohamed AlKoofi and Sara Jawad, who were part of the Bahraini team that won first place in the Network Track of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Finals. The CEO of Bahrain Polytechnic, Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin, received the participating students and expressed his pride in their success, which reflects the high caliber of Polytechnic students and the institution’s practical learning approach. He emphasized that this achievement is a clear testament to the ability of young Bahraini talents to compete and excel at the international level.
Professor Ó Catháin stated: “Our students’ victory in a global competition of this caliber is a testament to the quality of education at Bahrain Polytechnic and the capabilities of our youth. This success highlights our strategic focus on equipping students with the technical and professional skills required to lead in the digital age. Through strong partnerships with industry leaders like Huawei, we are creating real-world learning opportunities that prepare our students for impactful careers.”
Harry Yu, CEO of Huawei Bahrain, also congratulated the students, stating:
“This achievement reflects Huawei’s firm commitment to developing local ICT talent in Bahrain through strategic partnerships with leading educational institutions. We continue to provide platforms that allow young people to gain hands-on experience and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.”
During the closing ceremony in Shenzhen, Ritchie Peng, Director of ICT Strategy & Business Development at Huawei, emphasized the strategic importance of the competition. He noted that it aligns with Huawei’s Intelligent World 2030 vision, encouraging students to master advanced technologies such as cloud computing, big data, and AI to address real-world challenges in areas like agriculture, healthcare, and education.
Bahrain Polytechnic remains committed to advancing applied education and digital skills development through immersive industry experiences and collaborative learning. This achievement marks another milestone in the institution’s mission to empower students as innovators and leaders in the tech-driven future.
