In a qualitative achievement that reflects excellence Bisha University In the fields of technology and innovation, female students from the College of Computers and Information Technology at the university achieved second place in the first Municipal Innovation Hackathon, which was organized by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in cooperation with the Saudi Society for Artificial Intelligence, and hosted by the Emirate of Al-Baha region.
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This significant success stems from the development of the "Ain" smart application, an innovative web platform dedicated to supporting municipal operations. The application utilizes an advanced visual analysis system that employs artificial intelligence to automatically identify urban planning violations. It also integrates these violations with interactive maps, providing real-time reports and detailed alerts that enhance the efficiency of municipal work and improve the quality of services provided. This application represents a major step towards developing smart and effective solutions for municipalities and achieving digital transformation in this vital sector.
University of Bisha: A leader in technological innovation
This achievement is evidence of the University of Bisha's leadership in the field of technology and innovation, as the university seeks to empower its female students to contribute effectively to developing smart solutions that serve the community and keep pace with the Kingdom's Vision 2030. The “Ain” application is a prime example of the university's role in stimulating creativity and innovation, and supporting students to find innovative technological solutions that enhance the efficiency of the municipal sector and contribute to the digital transformation in the Kingdom.
Strong competition in the hackathon
The first Municipal Innovation Hackathon saw the participation of more than 30 teams from across the Kingdom, competing in the fields of urban planning, sanitation, and municipal services. Thirty-five experts and judges from government and private sectors participated in the judging process, evaluating the projects based on technical and innovative criteria.
A successful conclusion and honoring of the winners
The hackathon concluded with the announcement and recognition of the winners by the organizers. The winning teams were celebrated for their creativity and outstanding efforts in developing smart solutions that contribute to improving municipal services. This success reflects the importance of innovation in enhancing public services and promoting digital transformation in the Kingdom.
Ultimately, this event is an important step in encouraging innovation and technological development in the service sectors, and it confirms the great ability of young talents in the Kingdom to provide innovative solutions that meet future challenges.
