{"id":62871,"date":"2026-04-21T19:32:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=62871"},"modified":"2026-04-21T19:32:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:32:19","slug":"oic-comstech-and-huawei-technologies-pakistan-forge-strategic-partnership-through-establishing-ict-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/oic-comstech-and-huawei-technologies-pakistan-forge-strategic-partnership-through-establishing-ict-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"OIC-COMSTECH and Huawei Technologies Pakistan Forge Strategic Partnership through Establishing ICT Academy\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62873\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Muslim-Scientists-Comstech-web.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Muslim-Scientists-Comstech-web.jpg 700w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Muslim-Scientists-Comstech-web-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Muslim-Scientists-Comstech-web-696x412.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>Islamabad &#8211; The OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC-COMSTECH) and Huawei Technologies have officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the joint COMSTECH-Huawei ICT Academy, marking a major step toward strengthening digital capacity and youth empowerment across the 57 OIC member and 5 observer states.<\/p>\n<p>The MoU signing ceremony was held on Wednesday at the OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad, where the COMSTECH-Huawei ICT Academy was also formally inaugurated.<\/p>\n<p>The newly opened facility is equipped with advanced digital learning infrastructure, enabling virtual instruction, hands-on ICT training, and real-time collaboration for students and professionals across the OIC region.<\/p>\n<p>Ambassadors and senior diplomats from Somalia, Malaysia, Morocco,Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Brunei Darussalam along with representatives of various international and national organisations attended the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The ceremony was graced by the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman as the Chief Guest.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He commended the initiative as a timely and strategic investment in the region\u2019s digital future, emphasizing its importance for strengthening Pakistan\u2019s ICT ecosystem and supporting broader capacity-building efforts across OIC member states.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary,<\/strong> Coordinator General OIC-COMSTECH, highlighted that the MoU represents a transformative step toward achieving digital self-reliance across the OIC region. He noted that by leveraging the global expertise and technological leadership of Huawei Technologies, the initiative will enable the youth of member states to acquire cutting-edge skills and actively contribute to innovation-driven socio-economic development.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sCdAnfXZS2\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/4th-meeting-of-the-oic-vaccine-manufacturers-group-inaugurated-at-comstech-secretariat-islamabad\/\">4th Meeting of the OIC Vaccine Manufacturers Group Inaugurated at COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;4th Meeting of the OIC Vaccine Manufacturers Group Inaugurated at COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/4th-meeting-of-the-oic-vaccine-manufacturers-group-inaugurated-at-comstech-secretariat-islamabad\/embed\/#?secret=B9FPmLGKxC#?secret=sCdAnfXZS2\" data-secret=\"sCdAnfXZS2\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ethan Sun, CEO Huawei Pakistan<\/strong>, stated: \u201cHuawei is proud to partner with OIC-COMSTECH in launching the ICT Academy, which reflects our long-term commitment to empowering youth with the digital skills needed to thrive in the global economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Leadership of Huawei Technologies reaffirmed their strong commitment to nurturing digital talent through initiatives such as the \u201cSeeds for the Future\u201d programme, emphasizing that the ICT Academy will serve as a vital platform for promoting inclusive digital transformation, strengthening cybersecurity capabilities, and advancing sustainable technological growth across the OIC countries.<\/p>\n<p>The academy will serve as a central hub for blended learning, providing access to Huawei\u2019s global training ecosystem and supporting the delivery of high-quality courses in emerging technologies. This initiative strengthens OIC- COMSTECH\u2019s mission to expand digital education, promote scientific advancement, and accelerate technology adoption across developing member states.<\/p>\n<p>Under the partnership, the OIC-COMSTECH-Huawei ICT Academy will offer specialized certifications in 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity, helping bridge the global talent gap and equipping young professionals with industry-ready skills.<\/p>\n<p>The event concluded with a tour of the newly inaugurated Academy, where participants observed live demonstrations of Huawei\u2019s digital learning technologies and future-ready training modules.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"xpKfmG6RfS\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-march-april-2026\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 March \/ April 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 March \/ April 2026&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-march-april-2026\/embed\/#?secret=UPXuED0iks#?secret=xpKfmG6RfS\" data-secret=\"xpKfmG6RfS\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad &#8211; The OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC-COMSTECH) and Huawei Technologies have officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the joint COMSTECH-Huawei ICT Academy, marking a major step toward strengthening digital capacity and youth empowerment across the 57 OIC member and 5 observer states. 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