China’s technology company Huawei, in collaboration with Tunisia’s Al-Khawarizmi Computing Center (CCK), held a seminar in Tunis focused on advancing smart education and telemedicine services across the country. The event brought together government officials, academics, and technology stakeholders to explore how emerging digital technologies can strengthen Tunisia’s education and healthcare systems.
Tunisian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Mondher Belaid said the world is experiencing an unprecedented technological shift driven by artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, and next-generation digital infrastructure. He emphasized Tunisia’s intention to leverage these technologies to enhance higher education, scientific research, healthcare delivery, energy transition, food security, and digital public administration, while boosting overall economic competitiveness.
CCK Director General Saoussen Krichen highlighted that cooperation with Huawei has already had a significant impact on Tunisia’s technological ecosystem. CCK plays a central role in providing internet and digital services for the country’s higher education and scientific research sectors.
Feng Qiyou, President of Huawei Cloud Northern Africa, noted that Huawei and CCK have jointly launched North Africa’s first educational and scientific research cloud platform. The platform currently supports more than 450 educational and research institutions, serving 14 universities across Tunisia. It enables online teaching, scientific collaboration, and resource sharing at a national scale.
Feng added that artificial intelligence applications integrated into the platform are already being used for AI-powered medical imaging screening, significantly improving the efficiency and reach of telemedicine services in Tunisia. The initiative reflects Huawei’s broader role in supporting digital transformation in education and healthcare across the region.
