As part of the Faculty of Engineering – Mansoura University’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with leading global institutions in technology and digital transformation, the Faculty, in collaboration with Huawei – Cloud Developers Ecosystem team in Egypt, organized the inauguration ceremony of the Huawei Cloud Club on Monday, August 11, 2025. The event took place in Prof. Rashad El-Badrawy Hall, under the patronage and participation of Prof. Sherif Masoud El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty, along with the Vice Deans. The event was organized by Assoc. Prof. Abeer Tawakkol, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Program and Huawei Academy at the Faculty, and Assoc. Prof. Mahmoud Saafan, Deputy Executive Director of the “Entilaq” initiative at the university. It was also attended by a number of heads of academic departments, directors and deputies of specific programs, and students from different departments and programs.
This collaboration underlines the university’s dedication to supporting digital innovation and developing students’ skills in cloud technologies, providing a nurturing environment for developers and entrepreneurs.
The event aimed to:
1. Assist developers in enhancing their technical skills and practical capabilities.
2. Build a strong ecosystem supporting technological innovation in universities and the local community.
3. Launch joint activities and initiatives between the Faculty and Huawei to support digital transformation.
4. Encourage students to participate in local and international developer competitions.
During the event:
• The Huawei Cloud Club was officially launched, including a ceremony for unveiling the logo and raising the flag.
• An academic cooperation agreement was reached to develop joint courses between Mansoura University and Huawei.
• Policies supporting developers and startups within Huawei’s cloud ecosystem were introduced.
• It was agreed that Huawei ambassadors will be selected from the Faculty of Engineering’s students.
Key activities included:
• Opening speech by Prof. Sherif El-Badawy, Dean of the Faculty.
• Presentation on “Huawei Cloud Ecosystem for Developers – Building Digital Technology Frontiers” by Ms. Shirley.
• Session titled “Exploring Opportunities with Huawei Cloud Club” by Ms. Kristen.
• Club inauguration ceremony.
• Q&A session with Kristen and Abdelrahman.
• Group photo session.
Huawei delegation attending the event:
1. Shirley – Cloud Developers Ecosystem Manager.
2. Kristen Wagdi – Operations and Relations Manager for the Developers Ecosystem.
3. Abdelrahman Hany – Huawei Cloud Engineer.
Recommendations:
1. Continue cooperation between the Faculty of Engineering – Mansoura University and Huawei to organize periodic events supporting developers.
2. Include cloud technologies within the curricula of engineering and computer science faculties.
3. Activate practical training initiatives and joint projects between students and Huawei.
4. Encourage extensive participation in international competitions to raise the profile of the Faculty and the university in technological forums.
In summary, the inauguration of the Huawei Cloud Club at the Faculty of Engineering – Mansoura University is a significant step toward fostering technological innovation and building a competitive generation skilled in cloud computing and software. It reflects the university’s commitment to enhancing its position as a leading technology hub in Egypt and the region.