Al Musannah:Three innovative projects from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in South Al Batinah Governorate have been recognized at the Digital Transformation Hackathon for Multi-Industrial Sectors 2026. The hackathon showcases the university's commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and scientific research while empowering students and researchers to develop practical solutions that integrate knowledge and technology, aligning with 'Oman Vision 2040' goals of digital transformation and sustainable development.
According to Oman News Agency, students from UTAS Al Musannah achieved notable success, with the 'Sibar' project securing first place in the undergraduate student track. The winning team included Mawaddah Al Rahbi, Inas Ibrahim Al Balushi, and Rawan Sulaiman Al Wahaibi. Additionally, the 'Blue Root' project achieved fourth place, with team members Malak Ghalib Al Salmi, Wiam Sulaiman Al Dahmani, Rauda Ali Al Hinai, and Firas Said Al Shahoumi. In the postgraduate track, the 'Mizan' project, featuring Mi'ad Ahmed Al Maamari and Saleh Humaid Al Shuraiqi, also secured a first-place victory.
The hackathon results highlight the students' ability to leverage modern technologies to develop digital solutions addressing real-world challenges and meeting economic sector demands. Dr. Khalifa Salim Al Hatmi, Deputy Assistant Vice Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies, Scientific Research, and Innovation at UTAS Al Musannah, emphasized the hackathon's role in bridging academic knowledge with economic sector needs. He praised the students' innovative efforts and faculty support, noting the participation of 128 teams presenting digital solutions across various sectors.
Dr. Al Hatmi pointed out that the hackathon's evaluation criteria included the quality, applicability, and expected impact of the presented ideas on the governorate. He expressed hope that the outstanding projects would evolve into practical initiatives, contributing to development and digital transformation in the governorate.
