Egyptian Talents Shine on the Global Stage at Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Finals
Egyptian teams have achieved a remarkable milestone at Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Finals, held in Shenzhen, China, by winning two Grand Prizes in Computing and Cloud, securing first place in the Innovation track, and second place in the Network track. In addition, Dr. Mohamed Maher, Faculty of Information Systems and Computer Science, October 6 University, was recognized as The Most Valuable Instructor at the global level.
Overall, the teams secured five prestigious international awards, placing Egypt among only eight countries worldwide to receive Grand Prize recognition during the competition’s 10th edition. This accomplishment further reinforces Egypt’s growing status as a hub for digital talent and innovation.
Egypt’s Cloud and Computing Track teams both secured Grand Prizes at the competition. The Cloud Track team — Abdelrahman Adel Elbahrawy (Ain Shams University), Ahmed Mohamed Abd El Latief Talha (Beni Suef National University), and Mohamed Salaheldin Abouelkhir (Mansoura University) — were recognized for their outstanding performance in cloud technologies and practical problem-solving, while the Computing Track team — Mahmoud Ahmed Alameldin (King Salman International University), Ahmed Omar Nawara (Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport), and Karim Gamal (Ain Shams University) — were awarded for their advanced expertise in computing technologies.
In the Innovation track, students Ibram Anwar, Beshoy Magdy Botros, and Ahmed El-Khouly from Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST) earned First Prize for their Manetho app, an AI-powered translator specifically designed to decode ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs in real-time. While the Network Track team of Rami Khalid Kamal El Din Moharam (Arab Open University), Kerolos Magdy Lotfy Habib (Assiut University), and Mohamed Khaled Eid Youssef (Future Higher Institute of Engineering in Fayoum) secured Second Prize.
Further highlighting Egypt’s contribution to the competition, Dr. Mohamed Maher, Faculty of information systems and computer science, October 6 University, was recognized among only 16 instructors globally to receive the Most Valuable Instructor Award, reflecting the important role of educators in developing the next generation of ICT professionals.
The Global Final concluded the largest edition in the competition's history, attracting more than 220,000 university students and faculty from over 2,000 higher education institutions across more than 100 countries and regions. Following national and regional rounds, 177 teams from 49 countries and regions advanced to the Global Final.
William Zheng, Director of Business Environment Affairs at Huawei Egypt, stated: "The achievements of Egyptian teams at this year's Huawei ICT Competition Global Final reflect a long-term commitment to talent development and knowledge transfer. At Huawei, our vision of a fully connected, intelligent world starts with empowering people. Through our Huawei ICT Academies in Egypt and collaboration with universities, we are equipping young talents with the digital and AI skills needed for the future economy.”
He added: “We are proud that the Huawei ICT Competition has become a global platform where Egyptian students and educators compete with some of the world's brightest minds, showcase their innovation and technical excellence, and earn international recognition for their universities and country. These results reaffirm our belief in Egypt’s exceptional talent and its ability to drive the next wave of digital innovation regionally and globally.”
Eng. Asmaa Serag Eldin, Managing Director of Huawei ICT Academies in Egypt, expressed her pride stating: "Seeing Egyptian talent stand among the world's best at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final is a moment of pride for all of us. The achievements of our students and instructors reflect not only technical excellence, but also the ambition, creativity, and resilience that define Egypt's next generation of digital leaders. As technology continues to transform industries and societies, investing in talent development has never been more important. Huawei remains committed to creating opportunities for young people to learn, innovate, and turn their potential into real-world impact."
Dr. Shafika Isaacs, Director a.i. of the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education and Chief of Section for Technology and AI in Education, commended the ongoing partnership between UNESCO and Huawei, which continues to support AI capacity building, ICT education, and talent development across multiple regions, including the Arab world. She emphasized that preparing future generations for the AI era requires close collaboration among governments, academia, international organizations, and industry, and praised the competition participants for their ability to apply emerging technologies to address real-world challenges.
Since 2015, the competition has remained a key platform for talent development and industry–academia collaboration, preparing students for the evolving needs of the digital economy. It has attracted over 960,000 students from more than 2,000 universities and colleges across over 100 countries and regions with Egyptian teams consistently delivering strong results across its tracks.
