The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), in collaboration with 42 Abu Dhabi, has launched a specialized Artificial Intelligence Hackathon aimed at developing technology solutions to improve government service efficiency and accelerate processes across the energy, infrastructure, transport and housing sectors.
The initiative supports the UAE’s vision of building a more agile and proactive digital government and forms part of the ministry’s broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence and advanced technologies into its operations.
The hackathon will bring together programmers, developers, entrepreneurs and young innovators to create practical solutions addressing real-world challenges across the ministry’s sectors, with a focus on enhancing quality of life and supporting the sustainability of critical infrastructure and services.
Participants will develop technology prototypes and innovative projects in a competitive environment under the guidance of experts and specialists from MoEI and 42 Abu Dhabi.
Winning teams and outstanding projects will receive awards and incentives aimed at supporting the development of implementable solutions that contribute to government digital transformation and institutional efficiency.
Eng Fahad Al Hammadi, Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services Sector at MoEI, said that, “The AI Hackathon represents a practical platform for translating the UAE’s vision of building a government ecosystem driven by innovation and advanced technology, by attracting talented minds capable of developing smart solutions that support the energy, infrastructure, transport, and housing sectors, while enhancing government service efficiency, quality of life, and future readiness. The initiative seeks to empower young talent to develop innovative solutions that reinforce the UAE’s position in digital transformation and innovation.”
Fatima Foulathi, Acting CEO of 42 Abu Dhabi, stated that, “42 Abu Dhabi believes in empowering a generation of talent capable of developing technology solutions with real and sustainable impact. This hackathon reflects a practical model of project-based learning and multidisciplinary collaboration, providing participants with the opportunity to transform ideas into applicable prototypes that address real-world challenges across the energy, infrastructure, transport, and housing sectors.”
The hackathon aligns with MoEI’s efforts to accelerate AI adoption, enhance government service delivery and support the UAE’s competitiveness in technology and digital innovation.
