UAE Students Triumph in Gulf AI Hackathon for Public Education

Dubai's Ministry of Education celebrated students from Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Sharqi School and the First Academy School for winning first place at the Gulf Hackathon in Bahrain. The event, organized to promote AI in public schools, emphasized innovation, teamwork, and technological skills.

Dubai [UAE], September 12 (ANI/WAM): In a testament to rising educational standards, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, Mohammed Al Qassim, honored Abdullah Khalil Sahakou from Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Sharqi School and Tamani Sulaiman Al Kaabi from the First Academy School for winning first place at the Gulf Hackathon for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Education, held in Bahrain and organized by the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States.

The Gulf Hackathon, aimed at teaching students AI techniques and developing innovative projects, also focused on enhancing learning environments in public schools. The competition provides students with critical teamwork and creative thinking skills and exposes them to the most prominent emerging technologies globally, making them adept in tech utilization.

His Excellency lauded the students and their supervisors for their exceptional performance among participants from various GCC countries. He praised their leadership in the hackathon, highlighting the Ministry's dedication to developing students' skills through comprehensive programs. He emphasized that these efforts align with the UAE's vision for future generations, aiming to improve educational outcomes and equip students with advanced skills for their future competitiveness.

(With inputs from agencies.)