19 Feb 2026
About Thakathon
Technology driven challenged organized by the Artificial Intelligence Center at the College of Computer Science and Information, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, in collaboration with Elm Company. Aiming to design and develop innovative technical solutions powered by Arabic language models, transforming ideas into real-world products with national impact.
Thakathon Goals
01 Develop practical, scalable solutions to real-world challenges. 02 Enhancing high-quality Arabic content.
03 Developing (MVP) that turns ideas into deployable applications. 04 Bridging the gap between academic knowledge and labor market needs.
Tracks
Health
Law
Education
Culture and Tourism
Hajj and Umrah
Target Audience
Students and graduates of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University from all academic disciplines.
Valuable cash prizes and incubation oppurtunities
Thakathon Timeline
18 Feb 5 Mar 15 Mar 30 Mar 31 Mar – 3 Apr
Registration Opens Registration Closes Initial Sorting Results Announcement Onsite Thakathon Kickoff Developing and Submitting Ideas
29 Apr 19 Apr 10 – 17 Apr 8 – 9 Apr 6 Apr
Winners Announcement Final Judging Developing and Submitting Prototypes Workshops Announcement of Candidates for Phase Two
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