More than 160 participants from more than 20 countries, mentored by world-leading experts, joined the inaugural Quantum Computing International Hackathon for Social Good.
NYU Abu Dhabi’s International Hackathon for Social Good will focus on quantum computing technology set to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
A website that helps hospitals employ medical workers during staffing shortages has won first place at the 2020 Annual NYUAD International Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World.
Health Hero Match, a website that connects medical workers with hospitals currently facing staffing shortages, has won first place at the 2020 Annual NYUAD International Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World.
The event was organized by Founder and Chair of the NYUAD Hackathon, Clinical Professor of Computer Science at NYU New York and Affiliated Faculty at NYUAD Sana Odeh.
Hiat, an application designed to connect skilled refugees and the local community in an easy-to-use gig economy platform has won top honors at NYU Abu Dhabi’s 7th Annual International Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World.
A “ReCaptcha-inspired” mobile application crowd-sourcing Arabic text digitization placed first at NYU Abu Dhabi’s fifth annual International Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World.
A wearable device to monitor construction worker health was ranked first at NYU Abu Dhabi’s fourth annual International Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World.
NYUAD science faculty and researchers are frequently featured in the local and international media.
The Gulf is sowing its seeds in the quantum computing realm
The April quantum hackathon served as a debut, of sorts, for the launch of NYU Abu Dhabi’s newly-opened Center for Quantum and Topological systems.
Wired | August 16, 2022
Abu Dhabi grows its quantum ecosystem
An NYU Abu Dhabi hackathon challenged students to tackle global challenges using quantum computers—preparing them for a quibit-powered future.
Wired | April 04, 2022
NYU Abu Dhabi concludes region's first-ever Quantum Computing Hackathon
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), in partnership with Tamkeen, and hosted by the NYUAD Institute, has concluded the region's first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon for Social Good, where the team, Qudra, won first place for their project QEnergy.
Emirates News Agency | April 4, 2022
NYU Abu Dhabi hosting first-ever Quantum Computing Hackathon in the Middle East
NYU Abu Dhabi will host the region’s first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced industries, from March 30 to April 1, at the NYUAD Conference Center.
Business Transformation | March 29, 2022
NYU Abu Dhabi to host region’s first-ever Quantum Computing Hackathon
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host the region’s first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced industries, from March 30 to April 1, at the NYUAD Conference Center.
My Startup World | March 18, 2022
Middle East’s first ever Quantum Computing Hackathon happening in Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host the region’s first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon from March 30 to April 1 at the NYUAD Conference Center, with an emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced industries.
Tech x Media | March 15, 2022
NYUAD to host MidEast’s 1st Quantum Computing Hackathon on March 30th
NYU Abu Dhabi will host the Middle East’s first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced industries, from 30th March to 1st April.
GCC Business News | March 14, 2022
NYU Abu Dhabi to host Quantum Computing International Hackathon on 30th March
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host the region’s first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced industries, from 30th March to 1st April, at the NYUAD Conference Centre.
Emirates News Agency | March 14, 2022
Health Hero Match, marketplace for hospitals workers wins NYUAD hackathon
NYU Abu Dhabi announced that Health Hero Match, a website that connects medical workers with hospitals currently facing staffing shortages, has won first place at the 2020 Annual NYUAD International Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World.
Business Transformation | April 23, 2020
Coronavirus news bulletin from UAE
Future technologies lead fight against Covid-19
Khaleej Times | April 18, 2020
NYU Abu Dhabi hosts virtual hackathon to tackle COVID-19 challenges
More than 120 judges, mentors, and students are expected to participate virtually in this year’s edition to innovate a solution for the social good during the global pandemic.
ITP.net | April 15, 2020
First ever regional virtual Hackathon to tackle COVID-19
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual event will now encourage programmers worldwide to work on innovative scientific and technological solutions to champion social efforts against the virus.
Abu Dhabi World | April 14, 2020
NYUAD Hackathon Encourages Use Of Tech For Social Change In The Arab World
The three-day “programming marathon” (in its seventh edition) will see computer science professors, founders of startups, technology professionals, and even venture capitalists from across the globe come together at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) to lead teams of skilled computer science students.
Entrepreneur Middle East | March 06, 2018
