Coding for the future: Alghanim Industries renews ‘Kuwait Codes’ partnership

  • Date: 24-Jan-2024
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Industrial
  • Country:Kuwait
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Coding for the future: Alghanim Industries renews ‘Kuwait Codes’ partnership

Kuwait City, Kuwait – Alghanim Industries (Kutayba Alghanim Group), one of the largest privately-owned companies in the region, has announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with CODED Academy for the third consecutive year, supporting the "Kuwait Codes" initiative. This initiative focuses on teaching high school students in Kuwait the fundamentals of coding, a vital skill for shaping the future.

"Kuwait Codes" offers students in Kuwait a unique opportunity to choose from four specialized educational paths: web development, game creation, versatile Python programming, and smartphone app development. This diversity in educational programs aims to equip students with practical skills in their chosen field, preparing them to be creative and effective contributors in the advanced world of technology. To date, the initiative has benefited over 2500 students, primarily from the public education sector.

Previous winners of the "Kuwait Codes" initiative, which began four years ago, have exhibited a wide range of innovative projects. These include the development of websites and applications with specially designed tools to support mental health, along with applications focused on environmental protection and interactive educational platforms for students. This variety in projects highlights the students' endeavor to provide innovative solutions that meet the needs and challenges of the local