OIC-COMSTECH, Huawei technologies forge strategic partnership thru establishing ICT academy

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

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Apr, 2026) 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.

This is a major step toward strengthening digital capacity and youth empowerment across the 57 OIC member

and 5 observer states.

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.

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.

Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman was the

Chief Guest. He commended the initiative as a timely and strategic investment in the region’s digital future,

emphasizing its importance for strengthening Pakistan’s ICT ecosystem and supporting broader capacity-building

efforts across OIC member states.

Speaking on occasion, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, 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.

Speaking on the occasion, Ethan Sun, CEO Huawei Pakistan, stated: “Huawei is proud to partner with

OIC-COMSTECH in launching the ICT Academy, which reflects long-term commitment to empowering

youth with the digital skills needed to thrive in the global economy.

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Leadership of Huawei Technologies reaffirmed their strong commitment to nurturing digital talent through

initiatives such as the “Seeds for the Future” programme, emphasizing that the ICT Academy will serve

as vital platform for promoting inclusive digital transformation, strengthening cybersecurity capabilities,

and advancing sustainable technological growth across the OIC countries.

The academy will serve as a central hub for blended learning, providing access to Huawei’s global

training ecosystem and supporting the delivery of high-quality courses in emerging technologies. This

initiative strengthens OIC- COMSTECH’s mission to expand digital education, promote scientific

advancement, and accelerate technology adoption across developing member states.

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.

The event concluded with a tour of the newly inaugurated Academy, where participants observed live

demonstrations of Huawei’s digital learning technologies and future-ready training modules.

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.