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(Youth Authority): Kuwaiti Team Competes in Finals of Huawei's Global ICT Competition for Youth..

The Public Youth Authority announced the participation of a Kuwaiti student team in the finals of Huawei's prestigious "Seeds for the Future 2025" global technology competition, currently underway in China until this Friday. The Kuwaiti team, having triumphed in regional qualifiers, now competes among 15 elite teams representing nations worldwide.

Team Composition:
The delegation comprises engineering students from Kuwait University:

  • Talib Al-Rifai

  • Saad Al-Majedi

  • Ahmed Al-Qattan

  • Mariam Al-Mutairi

  • Ghunaima Bouabbas

Path to the Finals:

  1. Won national-level competitions in Kuwait

  2. Dominated the Middle East & Central Asia regional round in Uzbekistan

  3. Advanced to global finals under Huawei's direct supervision

Official Statement:
Youth Authority spokesperson Asrar Al-Ansari stated:
"This remarkable team has already proven Kuwaiti youth's capabilities in programming and engineering technologies by reaching this advanced stage. Their presence among the world's top 15 teams reflects our nation's growing tech talent."

Institutional Support:

  • Technical preparation by Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences

  • Academic backing from Kuwait University

  • Logistical support from Huawei Kuwait

Strategic Importance:
The Authority emphasized its commitment to:
✓ Nurturing STEM talent among youth
✓ Creating platforms for international exposure
✓ Developing competencies for national development

Competition Details:

  • Location: Shenzhen, China (Huawei Headquarters)

  • Format: Intensive challenges in ICT solutions development

  • Prize: Future mentorship opportunities with Huawei

This marks Kuwait's third consecutive year qualifying for Huawei's global finals, with 2024 being the strongest showing yet. The Authority plans expanded training programs based on this year's experience.