Arab Youth Hackathon launched to support development, combat COVID-19 impacts – Saudi Gazette

Arab Youth Hackathon launched to support development, combat COVID-19 impacts – Saudi Gazette

ABU DHABI - Following the global impact of the emerging COVID-19 pandemic, and in response to the aspirations of Arab youth to play a greater role in the development of solutions for the future, the Arab Youth Center Wednesday announced the launch of the Arab Youth Hackathon.. The Arab Youth Hackathon is inviting the participation of tech-savvy young people up to the age of 35, in six challenges spanning six vital domains that are relevant to the future of youth and Arab societies.. Crown Prince's Foundation in Jordan, said, "The decision of the Crown Prince's Foundation to support the Arab Youth Hackathon initiative as regional strategic partner is aimed at stimulating the contribution of Jordan's young people to development efforts to support the countries of the world in combating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.". Within the six tracks identified by Arab Youth Hackathon, PAY will dedicate its efforts to this initiative and to the success of its aspirations to serve Arab societies.". Winners of the Arab Youth Hackathon will be announced in a live digital event in the second week of June, with the participation of officials from the Arab Youth Center and the partners supporting the initiative, where