Huawei signs MoU with King Faisal University

Huawei signs MoU with King Faisal University

Riyadh, KSA: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, and King Faisal University (KFU) in Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance local digital skills in Saudi Arabia through Huawei’s ICT Academy Program. The agreement aims to provide the University with advanced technologies to nurture and empower university students. The MoU was signed by H.E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Al-Ohali, The President of King Faisal University, and Eric Yang, CEO of Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia, in the presence of Dr. Meqbel bin Mishari Aleidan, The Vice-President for Studies, Development, and Community Engagement, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Aldhafer, Assistant of Head of Innovation and Business Development Sector, Dr. Adel Sharar Aldalbahi, Dean of College of Engineering and Supervisor of Industrial Relations and Technology Transfer, as well as senior executives and staff from both parties. Developing ICT skills is vital for realizing Saudi Vision 2030, which has digital transformation as a key pillar. While the Kingdom has made tremendous progress in developing its ICT skills base, its ambitious digital-first development program requires an enhanced ICT talent ecosystem. From his side, H.E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Al-Ohali, The