Students enrolled in the Community College of Qatar’s (CCQ) Cybersecurity program recently traveled to China to participate in Huawei’s annual ‘Seeds for the Future’ program. Against a cultural backdrop, the Chinese tech giant’s two-week event aims to develop the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills of university students from across the globe through an immersive learning experience.

Led by Dr. Mohammed Al-Dorani, CCQ’s Chair of the Information Technology (IT) Program, and IT Instructor Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghushami, the team of 10 visited Huawei’s headquarters in Shenzhen, where they got up-close and personal with the experts of the telecom leader, and had the chance to learn, develop, and enhance their ICT skills, as well as gain insights that can help them effectively contribute to the tech-driven future of the world. At Huawei’s cutting-edge training center and labs, the students also engaged in hands-on learning activities and received up-to-date ICT solution demonstrations from the organization’s experts.

The delegation expressed their appreciation for the efforts of the Huawei management team, engineers, and faculty in bringing the annual ‘Seeds for the Future’ program to light.

Commenting on the occasion, CCQ President Dr. Mohamed Al-Naemi said:
“CCQ is honored to have Huawei among its community partners, a global leader in ICT and a vital player in shaping the future of the world. We can only imagine the possibilities that we can explore together and how they can translate into a more empowered, skilled, and tech-aware generation of IT professionals that continue to progress our nation towards our 2030 vision and beyond. On behalf of everyone at CCQ, thank you to the Huawei team behind this brilliant initiative and we are certainly looking forward to future collaborations.”

Following up on the President’s remarks, Dr. Mohammed Al-Dorani noted:
“Huawei’s worldwide CSR initiative is a wonderful platform to bring together IT-minded academics and students from all around the world in a place where the latest cutting-edge technologies are being tested, developed and introduced to the market. Not only did our students broaden their horizons and gain new insights in the field, they also got to be a part of a border-transcending program that promotes a greater understanding of and interest in the telecommunications sector. We truly enjoyed our stay at Huawei’s Shenzhen headquarters, and we believe it’s a great way to complement CCQ IT students’ in-classroom learning and enrich their educational journey at the College.”

Huawei Qatar’s CEO Mr. Frank Fan commented:
“We are proud of the CCQ students and their vision, which aligns with our own – to empower this region’s generation and develop the necessary talents and skills that will help them accelerate their country’s digital transformation. Huawei is committed to deploying the most advanced technologies that will help implement Qatar’s 2030 vision.”

Huawei Qatar’s VP Mr. Farhan J Khan said:
“Knowledge transfer and nurturing future ICT talent has always been a core pillar of the Huawei way. ICT is vital to the success of the region and we are committed to supporting the region’s journey of digital transformation. The future of ICT progress lies in the hands of our students, and by developing platforms and programs that allow them to grow and mature into experts, we can better equip the next generation of technology leaders.”

Besides being an opportunity to enhance CCQ students’ IT skills and knowledge, the trip fostered knowledge-exchange and interaction with a group of like-minded yet culturally diverse students from 50 international universities around the world. The program also provided a cultural experience for participants who were introduced to China’s rich traditions and way of life as they toured historic sites in Beijing such as the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City, as well as through Chinese language lessons.

During their trip, the delegation also met with Qatar’s Ambassador to China H.E. Mohamed bin Abdullah Al-Dehaimi, who expressed his delight to learn about the unique experiences of the Qatari youth generation. The 10 students who took part in the program are Zenab Hussain Ahmad, Khulood Khaled Janahi, Najlaa Mubarak Al-Kuwari, Aysha Mahanna Al-Dossari, Dana Abdulrazaiq Al-Rais, Aisha Shahine Al-Kuwari, Salman Abdulwahed Mashhadi, Tamim Ali Al-Kuwari, Sultan Khalifa Al-Ibrahim, and Ali Ahmad Ali Ahmad.