01/21/2026
Saudi Tech Forum Hackathon Concludes with the Awarding of Three National Teams for Generative AI Solutions
The Generative AI Hackathon, organized by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Manara, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), concluded as part of the Saudi Tech Forum, with the aim of empowering national talent and enhancing their readiness to develop innovative solutions based on generative artificial intelligence technologies.
The hackathon witnessed the development of high-quality models and solutions that demonstrated the ability of national talent to apply generative AI technologies in practical applications serving multiple sectors. These outcomes contribute to strengthening technological innovation and enhancing workforce readiness for the labor market.
At the conclusion of the hackathon, the three winning teams were announced in recognition of the quality and impact of their solutions. First place was awarded to the project “Future Balance,” a solution designed to support students and newly licensed lawyers in evaluating and improving legal pleadings, thereby enhancing the quality of legal outputs and professional skills.
Second place went to the project “Qawim,” which provides a solution supporting government entities in monitoring and repairing streets, cities, and bridges by enabling location reporting and damage assessment using artificial intelligence, contributing to cost reduction and improved response efficiency.
Third place was awarded to the project “Zimam,” a solution that assists small and medium enterprises in analyzing the requirements of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
The hackathon attracted broad participation from individuals interested in advanced technologies, with 2,260 registered participants. In addition, 860 participants benefited from the training phase through a three-week training program that included 12 training hours focused on AWS generative AI technologies. The program covered key components such as Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker, solution development based on real customer and user data, as well as presentation skills and slide design.
The organization of the hackathon reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen the digital innovation ecosystem, accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies, and empower national human capital to develop solutions with tangible economic and societal impact, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 toward building a smarter and more sustainable future.