Amid rapid digital transformation, the competitiveness of universities increasingly depends on the quality of their IT infrastructure, academic staff, and international partnerships. In this regard, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University demonstrated strong results at the Huawei Awards Ceremony 2025–2026. The university ranked among the top four higher education institutions in Kazakhstan by the number of students who obtained Huawei certifications through national educational initiatives, including the AI-SANA program. This achievement …