On January 27, the Ajman Digital Government took a step towards fostering innovation and enhancing skills by inaugurating the "Ajman Hackathon." This event witnessed the involvement of Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, who serves as the Chairman of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department and the Supreme Committee for Digital Transformation. The primary objective behind this hackathon is to inspire developers, designers, and project managers to unlock their creativity and enhance their proficiency. The ultimate goal is to tackle the challenges faced by the government through solutions.
During his visit to Fairmont Ajman, where the hackathon was taking place, Sheikh Rashid was accompanied by His Excellency Lt. General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai as Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Watani Al Emarat Foundation. His Excellency Ibrahim Abdul Malik, Secretary General of the General Authority for Sports; Her Excellency Ahoud Shuhail, Director General of Ajman Digital Government; Mohammad Taj Al-Din Al-Qadi, Director of Watani Al Emarat Foundation; and Ahmad Al Raisi, Director of Ajman Youth Center were also present there.
Furthermore, Sheikh Rashid officially launched an "Emirati Programmer" initiative during the "Ajman Hackathon" event. This initiative is a collaboration between the Watani Al Emarat Foundation and Ajman Youth Center.
The primary goal is to enhance the programming skills of 80 students through a series of three-month workshops.
The program consists of four phases, focusing on programming for games, robotics, and electronic applications. Each stage is allocated four weeks for completion.
His Excellency Dhahi Khalfan Tamim emphasized that the initiative represents the aspirations of the Emirati leadership and embodies the "One Million Arab Coders" project initiated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He expressed his gratitude to all those who support the initiative, underscoring its significance in nurturing citizen programmers who contribute to projects.
Ibrahim Abdul Malik commended the Emirati Programmer initiative as an endeavor that aims to empower people in the realm of technology and knowledge, aligning with the vision of the wise leadership for creating a technologically proficient generation.
Ahoud Shuhail voiced support from Ajman Digital Government for this initiative, highlighting that the UAE is at the forefront of global technological advancements. Initiatives like "Ajman Hackathon" and "Emirati Programmer" lay a foundation for a future built upon innovation and technology.
Concluding the event, Sheikh Rashid Al Nuaimi officially launched the "Little Programmer" initiative while praising talents participating in it.