Bahrain Polytechnic’s CEO, Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin, received Polytechnic students Mahmood Ahmed, Ameera AlAwadhi, and Ali Jassim, who were part of the team that won the “Best Outstanding Project” Award in the regional finals of Huawei’s “Seeds for the Future” program. This program is dedicated to university students from the Middle East and Central Asia, which was recently held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The three students were awarded by Professor Ó Catháin in the presence of representatives from Huawei Bahrain.
At the beginning, Professor Ó Catháin welcomed the representatives from Huawei and the winning students, extending his sincere congratulations on this remarkable victory. He praised the outstanding performance of the students, commending their representation of the Polytechnic and the Kingdom of Bahrain in various local, regional, and international forums and competitions. He noted that this would not have been possible without the efforts of the supervising professors, led by Dr. Omar Fayyad, expressing gratitude to Huawei Bahrain for its effective contribution to developing the skills needed in the telecommunications and information technology sector among students.
Professor Ó Catháin explained that the presence of Bahrain Polytechnic students on global competition platforms, especially in competitions hosted by Huawei, whether at the local, regional, or international level, has become an expected achievement. This is attributed to the students’ passion, the quality of the academic programs provided by the Polytechnic, the modern problem-solving and project-based teaching methods, and the continuous dedication of the tutors. He stated that all members of the Polytechnic have proven themselves worthy of this trust in representing both the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Polytechnic equally.
Mr. Eric Li, Managing Director of Huawei Bahrain, stated: “Huawei Seeds for the Future program, a week-long initiative, brought together this year 150 university students from 14 countries across the Middle East and Central Asia. Participants developed their ICT skills, engaged in cultural exchange, and competed in the Tech4Good challenge. Bahrain Polytechnic students distinguished themselves by securing the Outstanding Project award. We commend their exceptional achievement and believe it will significantly enhance their future growth increasing their competitiveness in the job market.”
The winning students, in turn, expressed their pride and honor in representing Bahrain Polytechnic and the Kingdom of Bahrain in the finals that included over 150 students from leading universities representing 14 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia region. They emphasized that this event was an opportunity for youth to showcase their talents and capabilities in various issues related to the information and communication technology sector. It enhances knowledge, bridges cooperation between different teams and represented countries, and drives the global digital inclusion agenda forward.
They expressed gratitude to their supervising professor, Dr. Omar Fayyad, and to the management of the Polytechnic and Huawei for providing them with this opportunity. They mentioned that this opportunity not only contributed to the development of their professional skills and capabilities but also enhanced their personal growth through interacting with students from different nationalities and learning about their cultures.
The AquaLucens project, winner of the Best Outstanding Project award, aims to enhance the quality and productivity of fish farms by utilizing artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies. The project develops an integrated monitoring system that uses advanced sensors to collect biological data from fish tanks. With this system, farmers can improve their operations, reduce risks associated with diseases and fish mortality, thereby increasing production and achieving sustainability in the aquaculture industry.
