Kuwait AI Hackathon draws more than 500 young participants

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KUWAIT: Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr Tareq Al-Jalahma attended the closing ceremony of the Kuwait Artificial Intelligence Hackathon on ...

KUWAIT: Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr Tareq Al-Jalahma attended the closing ceremony of the Kuwait Artificial Intelligence Hackathon on Saturday, which attracted more than 500 young men and women as part of the Kuwait Youth and Sports Season. Held at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center, the hackathon was organized by CODED. Team Wathiq took first place, followed by Team Soor in second place and Team Wareed in third. Team Wave 3 received the AI Innovation Award.

In his remarks, Al-Jalahma said investing in young people was a fundamental pillar of successful societies and their progress, describing youth as the nation’s true wealth and the makers of its future. He praised the participants for presenting creative ideas and projects that reflected the capabilities and potential of Kuwaiti youth.

He said the participation of more than 500 young people and the development of over 100 programs and projects demonstrated the creativity, skills and ambition of Kuwait’s youth, adding that their achievements were a source of pride. Al-Jalahma noted that the world was witnessing rapid advances in artificial intelligence, making it essential to keep pace with these developments, benefit from their positive applications and guard against their negative effects. He pointed out that major projects and achievements often began as small ideas before growing into impactful initiatives.

The minister said he was proud of the ideas and challenges presented by Kuwaiti participants, stressing that the Public Authority for Youth and Sports was committed to hosting such events and providing young people with opportunities to showcase their creativity and channel their talents towards serving society. He added that the authority’s ambitions extended beyond achieving local success to enabling Kuwaiti youth projects to compete internationally. He expressed confidence in young Kuwaitis’ ability to excel and innovate in any field they pursue.

For his part, CODED CEO Ahmad…

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