The University of Technology Bahrain (UTB) has received multiple awards at the Huawei Bahrain 2024 ICT Talent Achievement closing ceremony, hosted by the University of Bahrain. The prestigious event was graced by the presence of His Excellency Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications; His Excellency Ni Ruchi, Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain; and Mr Harry Yu, CEO of Huawei Bahrain, among other distinguished dignitaries.

The ceremony recognised outstanding achievements in ICT innovation and education, with UTB’s president, two faculty members, and three students among the awardees, reflecting the university’s commitment to excellence and innovation in technology education.

Dr Hasan Almulla, President of UTB, received the Huawei ICT Academy Partner 2024 award on behalf of the university, in recognition of UTB’s continued excellence as a Huawei ICT Academy since 2021. UTB delivers professional certification courses such as Huawei Certified ICT Associate – Artificial Intelligence (HCIA-AI) and Huawei Certified ICT Associate – Cloud Computing (HCIA-Cloud Computing). Through this partnership, UTB has enabled various students and faculty members to gain internationally recognised certifications in cutting-edge technologies.

Faculty members Dr Anupama Prasanth and Dr Hani Al-Balasmeh were both awarded the 2024 Huawei ICT Academy Award for Teaching Excellence, in recognition of their contributions to integrating Huawei’s core technologies – including 5G, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing – into UTB’s bachelor’s programmes in Computer Science, Informatics Engineering, and Business Informatics. Their efforts continue to strengthen the industry-relevance of UTB’s academic offerings and support the development of a highly skilled, certified workforce.

UTB students also made their mark at the ceremony with commendable accomplishments.

Ahmed Jawad Meshaima, a Bachelor of Science in Informatics Engineering student, and his team, comprising students from other universities, received the Outstanding Team Award at the “Seeds for the Future” regional finals in Uzbekistan for their innovative project “AquaLucens”, an AI and IoT-powered mobile and web-based solution designed to optimise aquaculture through real-time insights and predictive analytics. In addition, Ahmed and the other student representatives from Bahrain were honoured with the Audience Choice Award, also based on their standout performance during the regional finals.

Yousif Yasser Maidan, an alumnus of the Informatics Engineering programme, was recognised with the Outstanding Ambassador Award for his outstanding contributions as a Huawei ICT ambassador at UTB. Yousif had earlier been awarded a one-week digital exploration trip to China, offering him an immersive experience in the global ICT industry and exposure to leading technology companies and experts.

Fiza Rana, a Mechatronics Engineering student, and two teammates from another university were acknowledged as national winners and secured third place in the regional finals of the Cloud Track of the ICT competition.

Dr Hasan Almulla congratulated all UTB awardees and expressed his appreciation to Huawei Bahrain for its continued support and partnership, which provides invaluable learning opportunities and practical exposure for students and faculty alike. “UTB remains committed to empowering our students with the technical expertise, global perspective, and industry-readiness required to lead in the evolving digital economy. These achievements reflect not only the talent of our students and faculty but also the strength of our partnerships and the relevance of our academic programmes,” he said.

UTB’s active participation in regional and international ICT initiatives aligns with its mission of preparing future technology leaders. By fostering innovation, industry engagement, and student-centred learning, the university ensures its graduates are both academically equipped and professionally competitive on a global scale.

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