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The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Reins, organized the "Our Language, Our Identity" Hackathon. This hackathon was not just a traditional tech gathering but an exceptional opportunity for young men and women from various disciplines to come together and share their innovative ideas aimed at enriching Arabic content. More than 150 participants took part, all striving toward a common goal: developing creative solutions that strengthen Arabic cultural identity in the digital age.
Reins professionally managed the hackathon, providing the necessary services for its successful execution through a dedicated team of mentors, facilitators, and trainers. The effective management included coordinating project phases, setting objectives, offering technical and advisory support to participants, and systematically evaluating ideas to ensure the achievement of the desired outcomes.
The "Our Language, Our Identity" Hackathon resulted in over 18 high-quality innovative projects, with more than 150 participants from various government and private entities, including King Faisal University, Apple Academy, Tuwaiq Academy, Aqua Association, and others. All submitted ideas demonstrated a high level of innovation and quality, leading the Ministry of Culture to fully adopt them— a clear testament to the efficiency of the hackathon’s management and organization, as well as its success in achieving its objectives.
The "Our Language, Our Identity" Hackathon saw the presentation of 18 innovative projects, with 5 of them receiving support to advance to further stages.
One of the most notable supported projects was an application designed to teach the Arabic language to non-native speakers.
95% of the participants in the "Our Language, Our Identity" Hackathon reported that they acquired new skills and gained increased confidence in innovation.
Building on the success of the first edition, preparations are currently underway for a new edition of the "Our Language, Our Identity" Hackathon.
The new edition will focus on strengthening cultural identity in collaboration with academic and governmental institutions.
The General Innovation Management team at the Ministry of Culture expressed their great satisfaction with Reins' professionalism in managing and organizing the hackathon. They praised the meticulous execution and workflow, which positively impacted the quality of ideas, the final project outcomes, and their effectiveness in achieving the Ministry's goals of promoting the Arabic language and cultural identity.
Hassan Bouhleqa
