Tuesday 01 / July / 2025
Ibri: The activities of Al Dhahira Tech Innovation Hackathon 2025 commenced on Tuesday at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Ibri, with the participation of 200 individuals selected from 500 applicants, divided into 40 teams. The event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Muslim Ahmed Al Maashani, Wali of Dank.
In a statement, Mohammed Ahmed Al Hadidi, CEO of Nahj Digital, stated that the hackathon—organised by the Al Dhahira Governor’s Office and implemented by Nahj Digital—serves as a practical tool to translate national plans into tangible initiatives.
It is a strategic platform aimed at fostering innovation and leveraging technology to serve society by empowering Omani youth and encouraging them to develop innovative technical solutions to address evolving societal challenges, ensuring resilience and sustainability in facing future obstacles, he pointed out.
He added that participants will compete in presenting practical solutions to national challenges across key themes, including smart government services, agriculture and water, community health, digital education, and transport and logistics.
Al Hadidi emphasised that this strong engagement reflects the enthusiasm and determination of Omani youth to actively contribute to the national digital transformation journey.
He noted that Nahj Digital is keen on transforming such events into practical implementation tools to support government institutions’ digital transformation plans by promoting open innovation and stimulating the development of sustainable technical solutions.
This approach, he explained, enhances the readiness of national talent and fosters a culture of digital entrepreneurship.
The first day featured an overview of the challenge themes, the official launch of the hackathon, and interactive sessions, including constructive dialogues and enriching workshops.
On the second day, participants will continue working on developing creative technical solutions in a supportive and guided environment, followed by the presentation and submission of projects to the judging committee.
Al Dhahira Tech Innovation Hackathon 2025 will conclude on Thursday with two visual presentations highlighting the event’s outcomes and project results, along with the signing of several agreements to support startups and enhance the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Al Dhahira Governorate.
It is worth noting that the participating teams will undergo three preliminary stages, starting with registration, followed by administrative and technical evaluation, culminating in the selection of three qualifying teams for the final round. -ONA
