Al-Jalahma honors winners of Kuwait AI Hackathon

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KUWAIT: Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr Tareq Al-Jalahma on Saturday honored the winners of the Kuwait AI Hackathon, held as part of the ...

KUWAIT: Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr Tareq Al-Jalahma on Saturday honored the winners of the Kuwait AI Hackathon, held as part of the Kuwait Youth and Sports Season with more than 500 young participants.

The closing ceremony, held at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre, saw team Wathiq take first place, followed by Sour in second and Wareed in third. Team Mouj 3 won the award for innovation in artificial intelligence (AI). The hackathon was organized by Coded.

In a speech at the ceremony, Al-Jalahma said investing in young people was the cornerstone of a society’s success and progress, as they are the nation’s true wealth and makers of its future. He praised the creative ideas and projects presented by the participants.

Seeing more than 500 participants and more than 100 programs and projects that reflect the abilities of Kuwaiti youth was a source of pride, he said.

The world is witnessing rapid development in AI, which requires keeping pace with it, making use of its benefits and avoiding its negative effects, the minister said, noting that the major ideas and projects of today began as small ideas.

He said the Public Authority for Youth and Sports had devoted its efforts to hosting such events and giving young people a platform to present their creativity in the service of society. His ambition went beyond local success to enabling Kuwaiti youth projects to compete internationally, he added.

Al-Jalahma thanked Coded, strategic partner Kuwait Finance House (KFH) and the judging panel for their contributions.

Coded CEO Ahmad Marafie said the company was founded to create an environment that nurtures young Kuwaitis and gives them opportunities to invest their talents, away from profit-making goals. The hackathon’s aim was not only winning, but encouraging participants to try new experiences, discover their passions, develop their skills and turn ideas into workable projects, he said.

He stressed the importance of cooperation between the public and…

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