Abu Dhabi: 42 Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital's innovative and disruptive coding academy, hosted an AI Hackathon with over 80 students in collaboration with SambaNova Systems. The event concluded with three winning projects that utilized Agentic AI to address challenges in sectors such as healthcare, legal, and transportation within the UAE.
According to Emirates News Agency, the first winning project introduced an AI-powered emergency response system aimed at transforming emergency care by efficiently linking paramedics and hospitals. The second notable project was an intelligent legal assistant employing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to analyze UAE legal documents, generate contracts, and verify regulations, offering precise, context-aware insights. Meanwhile, the third project showcased an AI voice assistant providing real-time updates on public transit services, including routes, stops, and connection times, using advanced agentic AI and geocoding APIs for accurate information.
The hackathon was organized in collaboration with CloudingAI, a UAE-based AI integrator, and SambaNova Systems, a global leader in AI hardware and chip design. The innovative solutions developed during the event promise to drive impactful change and highlight the potential of AI-driven technologies. The judging panel included experts from Abu Dhabi Executive Office, ADNOC, SambaNova Systems, CloudingAI, and BrandMoxie.
Dr. Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Acting CEO of 42 Abu Dhabi, stated, "This hackathon reflects our role in building a future-ready workforce that can actively contribute to Abu Dhabi's leading role in AI and digital transformation on a global scale. At 42 Abu Dhabi, we remain committed to supporting Abu Dhabi's Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027 by equipping students with the skills needed to lead the way in AI innovation. Our partners, who have been instrumental in providing mentorship, resources, and support, have played a key role in making this hackathon a success."
Soufiane Chami, Principal AI Solutions Engineer at SambaNova Systems, added, "At SambaNova, we are committed to democratising AI access and empowering the next generation of innovators in the UAE. This hackathon not only showcased the power of SambaNova's chips for fast AI training and inference but also highlighted the exceptional AI talent at 42 Abu Dhabi in developing real-world solutions. We are proud of our partnership with 42 Abu Dhabi to support talent in driving AI adoption and creating impactful solutions for the UAE using our cutting-edge supercomputing technology."
The hackathon provided students with a platform to collaborate, think critically, and apply their knowledge to tackle real-world challenges, aligning with 42 Abu Dhabi's mission to foster a talent pipeline that not only supports the local digital economy but also positions Abu Dhabi as a leading force in global innovation.