Al-Hussein Bin Talal University Wins Excellence Awards at the Closing Ceremony of the Huawei Global ICT Competition
Al-Hussein Bin Talal University received prestigious recognition from global technology company Huawei during the closing ceremony of the 2025–2026 Huawei ICT Competition. The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency Professor Dr. Azmi Mahafzah, Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Human Resource Development, and attended by Mr. Yuan Feng, General Manager of Huawei Jordan; Mr. Guo Wei, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jordan; and a distinguished group of presidents of Jordanian universities, academic and administrative leaders, and students. The event aimed to celebrate national talent and promote creativity and innovation in the digital sector.
In recognition of its institutional efforts, the University received the Outstanding Huawei Academy Award. The award shield was presented to the President of the University, Professor Dr. Atef Al-Kharabsheh. This achievement reflects the University’s commitment to establishing an advanced educational environment that embraces the latest academic and practical approaches. This commitment is evident in the strong participation of University students in the technical courses offered through Huawei Academy and their success in obtaining professional micro-credentials. The recognition also reflects the exceptional performance of the University’s students in regional and international competitions, underscoring the senior administration’s commitment to aligning educational outcomes with labor market requirements and contributing to Jordan’s digital transformation through the development of promising national talent.
Dr. Sumayya Abu Saleh of the Faculty of Information Technology received the Outstanding Huawei Academy Director Award in recognition of her efforts in providing strategic leadership for the Academy at the University and strengthening its role in preparing graduates distinguished by innovation, high levels of professionalism, and the ability to support technological sustainability. Dr. Abu Saleh was also honored for her prominent role as a trainer and supervisor of students participating in the 2025–2026 Huawei Global ICT Competition.
In recognition of student achievements, Ahmad Khader, a student at the Faculty of Information Technology, was honored for his outstanding accomplishment as a member of the participating team, which secured third place globally in the Computing Track during the final round held in Shenzhen, China. This achievement demonstrates the high quality of the technical skills possessed by the University’s students and their ability to compete on the international stage.
To strengthen institutional partnerships, Huawei Student Ambassadors at the University were also recognized. They included Ahmad Khader and Mais Hamdan from the Faculty of Information Technology, and Muhannad Abu Marra from the Faculty of Engineering. The recognition acknowledged their efforts as strategic liaisons who contributed to the successful coordination and implementation of Huawei’s activities and initiatives on campus.
During the ceremony, Ms. Lana Al-Najjar, Huawei’s Public Relations Director, delivered a presentation announcing the official launch of the upcoming 2026–2027 Huawei ICT Competition. She also outlined the prospects of the Huawei ICT Talent Ecosystem and its role in advancing technical education beyond traditional frameworks toward a dynamic and sustainable learning environment.
The University was represented at the ceremony by an academic and administrative delegation comprising Dr. Omar Al-Shawaish, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology; Dr. Muath Al-Shawaish, Director of the Public Relations and Community Engagement Unit; Ms. Ateka Al-Daghmi, an instructor at Huawei Academy; and Ms. Ola Al-Kasasbeh, Director of the President’s Office.
Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, known as the “University of the Most Esteemed Men,” continues its distinguished academic journey of achievement, service, and leadership. Through these accomplishments, the University reaffirms its national mission of developing Jordanian citizens equipped with knowledge and expertise, guided by the wise vision of the Hashemite leadership under His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, may God protect and preserve him.