Emirates NBD joins forces with DIFC Innovation Hub and Hale Education Group to support InnovAIte Hackathon organised by High School students

  • Date: 01-Mar-2024
  • Source: Emirates 24/7
  • Sector:Financial Markets
  • Country:UAE
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Emirates NBD joins forces with DIFC Innovation Hub and Hale Education Group to support InnovAIte Hackathon organised by High School students



- Emirates NBD joins forces with DIFC Innovation Hub and Hale Education Group to support InnovAIte Hackathon organised by High School students

 

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has announced their support of InnovAIte Hackathon, the first national AI Hackathon run by students for students in the UAE. The initiative, created by four high school students from Dubai College in collaboration with the National Program for Coders, will be held across three days (1-3 March) and is backed by Emirates NBD, DIFC Innovation Hub and Hale Education Group.

Emirates NBD has consistently championed innovation, with a focus on nurturing promising talent and creating opportunities for them to thrive. The bank's long-standing collaboration with like-minded partners reflects its commitment to fostering creativity and developing innovative solutions to practical challenges. This partnership aligns seamlessly with Emirates NBD's overarching mission to support the community and actively contribute to shaping a future that empowers young people.

Miguel Rio Tinto, Group Chief Digital and Information Officer, Emirates NBD, said: “InnovAIte will give the next generation an opportunity to showcase their inventive ideas to create solutions that significantly impact society. The sky is the limit when working with