The President ECOSF participated in the MoU signing ceremony was held on Wednesday April 15, 2026, at the OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad, where the COMSTECH-Huawei ICT Academy was also formally inaugurated.

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, marking a major step toward strengthening digital capacity and youth empowerment across the 57 OIC member and 5 observer states.

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.

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.

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.