{"id":105964,"date":"2026-06-08T10:23:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T06:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/?p=105964"},"modified":"2026-06-08T14:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T10:10:37","slug":"moei-launches-ai-hackathon-with-42-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/moei-launches-ai-hackathon-with-42-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"MoEI Launches AI Hackathon with 42 Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI)<\/a>, in collaboration with 42 Abu Dhabi<\/a>, has launched a specialised AI Hackathon aimed at developing innovative technology solutions to enhance government service efficiency and accelerate procedures across the energy, infrastructure, transport, and housing sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative supports the UAE’s vision of building a more agile and proactive digital government<\/a>. It also forms part of the ministry’s broader efforts to integrate and enable advanced technologies and artificial intelligence across its operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the hackathon is part of MoEI’s ongoing efforts to leverage AI and open innovation to advance government work systems. The programme seeks to engage programmers, developers, entrepreneurs, and young talent in creating practical solutions for real-world challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants will have the opportunity to develop innovative projects and technology prototypes within a competitive environment. They will work alongside technical and knowledge experts under the supervision of specialists from both MoEI and 42 Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AI Hackathon focuses on addressing challenges across the ministry’s sectors while contributing to improved quality of life and the sustainability of infrastructure and vital services throughout the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, awards and incentives will be presented to winning projects and the most outstanding and practical ideas. The initiative aims to support the development of implementable solutions that accelerate government digital transformation and enhance institutional performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eng. Fahad Al Hammadi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at MoEI, said: \u201cThe AI Hackathon represents a practical platform for translating the UAE’s vision of building a government ecosystem driven by innovation and advanced technology, by attracting talented minds capable of developing smart solutions that support the energy, infrastructure, transport, and housing sectors, while enhancing government service efficiency, quality of life, and future readiness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that the initiative seeks to empower young talent to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that strengthen the UAE’s position in digital transformation and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Fatima Foulathi, Acting CEO of 42 Abu Dhabi, said: \u201c42 Abu Dhabi believes in empowering a generation of talent capable of developing technology solutions with real and sustainable impact. This hackathon reflects a practical model of project-based learning and multidisciplinary collaboration, providing participants with the opportunity to transform ideas into applicable prototypes that address real-world challenges across the energy, infrastructure, transport, and housing sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She further noted that the initiative supports efforts to prepare a new generation of programmers and innovators capable of applying AI technologies across multiple sectors and strengthening the UAE’s leadership in adopting future-focused solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative aligns with MoEI’s broader strategy to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies and develop more efficient and proactive government services. Through the AI Hackathon, the ministry aims to further enhance the UAE’s competitiveness and reinforce its global leadership in technology, innovation, and digital transformation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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