Rasul Latif Abdulrahman from Garmian University’s Huawei Academy achieved third place at the prestigious Huawei ICT Competition 2025 in China, representing Kurdistan, Iraq, and the Middle East. Competing in Cloud Track against 120 teams from 40 countries, his success highlights Kurdish academic excellence in emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
Garmian University Student Excels in International Technology Competition
Rasul Latif Abdulrahman, a fourth-year Computer Science student at Garmian University’s College of Science, demonstrated exceptional technical prowess at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025, securing third place in the Cloud Track category. This remarkable achievement positions him among the world’s top technology students while bringing international recognition to Kurdistan Region’s academic institutions.
The competition, held from May 20-24, 2025, in China, attracted elite students from across the globe to compete in cutting-edge technology fields. Abdulrahman’s participation through the Huawei Academy at Garmian University showcases the growing partnership between international technology corporations and Kurdish higher education institutions in developing local expertise.
His success represents more than individual achievement; it demonstrates the Kurdistan Region’s capacity to produce world-class technology talent capable of competing on international stages. The recognition earned by Abdulrahman reflects positively on both Garmian University’s academic standards and the broader educational development within the Kurdistan Region.
Multi-University Kurdish Team Demonstrates Regional Collaboration
The winning team exemplified inter-university collaboration within the Kurdistan Region, combining talents from multiple academic institutions. Abdulrahman partnered with a student from the University of Human Development, while receiving supervision from a professor at Koya University, creating a diverse team representing different educational perspectives and expertise.
This collaborative approach proved highly effective against international competition, with the team standing out among 120 participating teams from 40 countries worldwide. The multi-institutional partnership demonstrates the strength of academic cooperation within the Kurdistan Region’s higher education sector.
The Cloud Track category focused intensively on Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Big Data technologies—fields representing the future of global technology development. Participants underwent rigorous eight-hour practical examinations designed to test both theoretical knowledge and practical application skills in these rapidly evolving technological domains.
Competition Highlights Kurdistan’s Growing Technology Sector
The Huawei ICT Competition represents one of the technology industry’s most prestigious international academic contests, attracting top students from leading universities worldwide. Abdulrahman’s success places Kurdish academic achievement alongside globally recognized institutions, demonstrating the quality of technology education available within the Kurdistan Region.
His achievement in the Cloud Track category particularly significant given the strategic importance of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics in modern technology sectors. These fields represent critical areas for economic development and technological advancement in the Kurdistan Region and broader Middle East.
The competition’s focus on practical skills assessment through intensive examinations ensures that successful participants possess both theoretical understanding and hands-on capabilities essential for professional technology careers. Abdulrahman’s performance validates the quality of education provided through Garmian University’s Huawei Academy partnership.
Recognition Strengthens Kurdistan’s International Academic Profile
This achievement enhances the Kurdistan Region’s reputation as a center for technology education and innovation within the Middle East. Abdulrahman’s success representing Kurdistan, Iraq, and the wider Middle East region demonstrates the global competitiveness of Kurdish academic institutions and their students.
The international recognition earned through this competition may encourage additional technology partnerships and educational collaborations between Kurdish universities and global technology leaders. Such partnerships prove essential for developing local expertise while connecting Kurdish students with international opportunities in rapidly advancing technology fields.
