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Kuwait College of Science and Technology and Huawei Open First 5G Lab in

the Country

The Kuwait College of Science and worldwide to pursue careers in the ICT absorption into the digital economy." Shunli
Technology (KCST) will host the first realm. Combined with career certifications, Wang, Vice President of Huawei Middle
Huawei 5G Lab and 5G Star simulation the ICT Academy provides resources and East, noted: "Huawei is committed to
training system in Kuwait as part of the skills for local talent to contribute to the ICT partnerships that nurture a highly-skilled
newly launched Huawei ICT Academy at industry’s advancement and the broader and experienced workforce, and that can
KCST. The collaboration will boost ICT digital society. The launch ceremony was help Kuwait realize the goals of its Vision
talent development across the country held at the KCST campus in Kuwait City 2035. By leveraging collaborations between
and facilitate new digital business models, in the presence of Dr. Khaled Al Begain, the public and private sectors, we can
supporting economic transformation President of KCST; Dr. Abolfazl Niya, Head foster the future digital leaders of the ‘New
in line with Kuwait’s Vision 2035. The of Department and Associate Professor Kuwait’. We will continue to engage with
5G Lab offers students insights into the at KCST; Shunli Wang, Vice President of KCST at the 5G Lab, 5G Star, and Huawei ICT
latest developments in 5G. Participants Huawei Middle East; Rico Lin, CEO of Huawei Academy to guarantee a rich digital talent
will also benefit from links with industry Kuwait, and other senior officials from both pipeline for Kuwait and the wider Middle
and knowledge-sharing in real-world ICT entities. Dr. Khaled Al Begain, President of East." Dr. Abolfazl Niya, HOD and Associate
scenarios. The 5G Star platform, on the Kuwait College of Science and Technology, Professor at Kuwait College of Science
other hand, delivers an industry-standard said: "As educators, we must strive to and Technology, added: "We are excited to
simulation training program based on produce all-rounded graduates, immersed host the first 5G Lab and the ICT Academy
Huawei 5G base stations. Students will learn in both theoretical and practical capabilities in Kuwait. KCST is renowned in the region
in an immersive environment, using virtual to thrive in a highly dynamic labour market. for producing highly talented individuals
reality (VR) to facilitate complex technology Therefore, KCST has prioritized deepening in ICT. This partnership with Huawei puts
learning in a classroom setting. The Huawei links with the industry in recent years. us in a stronger position to produce the
ICT Academy is a global school-enterprise The partnership with Huawei exposes next generation of digital talent to drive
partnership program led by Huawei to students to some of the most innovative Kuwait's digital economy." The Academy’s
empower college and university students technologies in 5G, in preparation for their trainings will be delivered through master
classes, seminars, industry trips, and
ICT competitions. Students will receive
special discounts for Huawei certification
exams and are issued certifications upon
graduation. The industry-standard ICT
training and certification will ultimately
boost career opportunities for the students,
while Huawei has pledged to support
graduates with work placement. The KCST
partnership is the latest initiative by Huawei
to develop Kuwait's talent ecosystem.
Huawei's flagship CSR programs such
as Seeds for the Future and Middle East
ICT Competition have already introduced
young Kuwaitis to cutting-edge technology
such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and IoT in
recent years.

IT Exports in Pakistan Increased by 29.92% in 8 Months

The Information Technology exports have July 2021 to Feb 2022 have surged to the ICT export remittances were US $ 201
surged at the growth rate of 29.92 percent the US $ 1.689 billion at a growth rate of million at a growth rate of 12.29 pc when
in the first eight months of the current 29.92 pc in comparison to the US $ 1.3 compared to US $ 179 million reported for
financial year. “ICT export remittances, billion during the same period in FY 2020- the month of February 2021.
including Telecommunication, Computer 21,” said an official of the ministry of IT
and Information Services for the period and Telecom. He said, in February 2022,

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