Al Ain Edition Empowers Students To Drive Industrial Innovation Through AI

Empowering the Next Generation to Innovate UAE’s Industrial Future

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The Advanced Industry Hackathon-Al Ain Edition, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), concluded successfullyat the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) – Al Ain Campus, where 35 students showcased cutting-edge solutions to real-world industrial challenges. Held between April 23 and 25, the three-day Hackathon formed part of MoIAT’s Technology Transformation Program (TTP), an initiative to accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies and strengthen the UAE’s industrial competitiveness.

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Presented in collaboration with HCT as an academic partner, AIQ as a technical partner, and EMSTEEL Group as an industry partner, the Hackathon challenged student teams to harness artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science to solve a predictive analytics challenge relevant to the industrial sector. The initiative supports MoIAT’s broader strategy to build a knowledge-based economy by equipping Emirati talent with the digital capabilities required to lead in advanced industries and contribute to the futureproofing of the UAE’s industrial ecosystem. His Excellency Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of MoIAT, said: “The Advanced Industry Hackathon reflects MoIAT’s commitment to fostering

innovation, enabling future national skills, and enhancing collaboration between academia, industry, and the youth to achieve National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology objectives. Such objectives contribute to the UAE’s journey toward a diversified, knowledge-based economy, particularly to advance advanced manufacturing and technology adoption, enhance productivity, and drive competitiveness across emerging industrial sectors.”