{"id":6167,"date":"2024-12-11T06:32:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T06:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.alfaisal.edu\/?p=6167"},"modified":"2024-12-11T06:32:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T06:32:21","slug":"alfaisal-students-success-at-6th-pwc-middle-east-hackathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.alfaisal.edu\/en\/alfaisal-students-success-at-6th-pwc-middle-east-hackathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Alfaisal Students\u2019 Success at 6th PwC Middle East Hackathon"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 6th<\/sup> PwC Middle East Hackathon<\/strong> themed \u201cInnovating Saudi Experiences\u201dwas held on Saturday, November 30th, 2024, under the Empower2030 program, as part of Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 initiative.\u00a0The initiative focused on advancing innovation in the tourism and cultural sectors<\/strong>, driving impactful solutions through collaboration, creativity, and technology.<\/p>\n

The event brought together 73 students from multiple universities to design solutions under two tracks:<\/p>\n

-Creating interactive cultural experiences to highlight Saudi heritage<\/p>\n

-Developing smart tourism management tools for seamless travel.
\nSupported by PwC\u00a0mentors and guided by emerging technologies like generative AI, AR\/VR, and no-code platforms, participants showcased their creativity through prototypes.\u00a0Held at Misk City Hub, the event concluded with evaluations where ideas were judged on innovation, impact, viability, and growth potential, aligning with the nation\u2019s cultural and economic aspirations.
\nWe are proud to announce that Alfaisal University students showcased their exceptional skills and creativity at the PwC Hackathon, contributing to the success of the winning teams securing 1st<\/sup>, 2nd<\/sup> , and 3rd<\/sup> <\/strong>place.<\/p>\n

This accomplishment highlights the dedication and innovative spirit of our students.<\/p>\n

1st Place: Inside Out Team \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Mazen Hamze (Alfaisal University)<\/p>\n

– Haya Abdulmohsen Alissa (Alfaisal University)<\/p>\n

– Ayeh Abdallah Hamdan\u00a0(AlYamamah University)<\/p>\n

– Ayham Khalid Zeidan (AlYamamah University)<\/p>\n

– Daad Abdulaziz AlSaqer (Princess Noura University)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2nd Place: Rihla Team \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Layal Abdullah Alshmassi (Alfaisal University)<\/p>\n

– Zakariya Sharif Ba Alawi (Alfaisal University)<\/p>\n

– Noura Suliman Aldakhil (Princess Noura University)<\/p>\n

– Nourah Faris Alfaris (Princess Noura University)<\/p>\n

– Nandini Bogineni (AlYamamah University)<\/p>\n

– Osama Jazaerli (AlYamamah University)<\/p>\n

– Asma Mohammed Khan (Prince Sultan University)<\/p>\n

– Ghassan Hassan Almushaddak (Prince Sultan University)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

3rd Place: \u00a0Hayyak Team \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Rahaf Khalid Alqahtani (Alfaisal University)<\/p>\n

– Kerem Said Demirboga (Alfaisal University)<\/p>\n

– Fajer Fahad Abumelha (AlYamamah University)<\/p>\n

– Abdullah Meraj (AlYamamah University)<\/p>\n

– Ruyouf Khalid AlKhuzaim (Princess Noura University)<\/p>\n

– Sara Abdullah Alzannan (Princess Noura University)<\/p>\n

– Zainab Mariya Zafer (Prince Sultan University)<\/p>\n

– Mouad Maamar Ghouti (Prince Sultan University)<\/p>\n

We extend our heartfelt congratulations\u00a0to all of our students for their outstanding efforts!\"\" \"\" \"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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