Eastern Region Governor to Attend Historic Children’s Hackathon

Accra:Eastern Region Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Eastern Region Governor, is set to attend the launch of the Kingdom's inaugural children's hackathon on October 11, 2026.

According to Saudi Press Agency, this hackathon is designed to foster innovative initiatives aimed at supporting children. It focuses on identifying challenges and presenting solutions that are fully designed and ready for implementation.

The event is part of a broader effort to promote innovation and harness advanced technologies, aligning with Saudi Arabia's designation of 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence. This initiative aims to develop creative solutions using modern technologies to benefit society.