Under the Auspices of His Excellency the Rector
Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman Bin Obaid Al-Youbi
TECHANA Initiative
A Programmers' Competition to Develop Computer Applications in Service of Arabic Language as part of Mecca Cultural Forum Initiatives
A competition in applied language software (The first Hackathon of its kind) in Saudi Arabia, as part of the Mecca Cultural Forum initiatives themed: How can we set an example in the language of the Qur'an? A gathering of talented, distinguished students and inventors with specialists in the fields of Arabic language, sciences and literature, along with computational linguists and designers of computer interfaces, software, technology, artificial intelligence, and computer science. The aim is to develop software that contributes to the promotion of linguistic awareness among youngsters, and help improve their Arabic language in the processes of writing, reading and creativity. Namely, the applications that youngsters depend on for knowledge and entertainment; programs that enhance their linguistic identity in modern ways
Competition Objectives
1- Drawing the attention of specialists in Arabic language, sciences and software to the importance of strengthening the connection between Arabic language and modern technologies
- Promoting innovation and creativity in the use of Arabic language in computer applications and software codes
3.Utilizing modern technologies in the service of Arabic language performance and enhancing its presence in modern teaching, tests and games
4.Introducing ideas and solutions for Arabic language uses related to computer applications and software codes.
Themes of the competition
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Serving the language of the Holy Quran and the Prophet's Sunnah |
Serving the language of the Holy Quran |
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Serving Sunnah |
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Arabic language learning and teaching applications |
Arabic Teaching and Learning to its Native Speakers |
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Arabic Teaching and Learning to Non-Native Speakers |
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Testing and Language Games |
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Enhancing and Promoting Arabic Digital Content |
Increasing Arabic Digital Data Content |
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Developing Interactive Content Tools for Cognitive Content |
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Employing Computational Linguistics and Language Processing in the Analysis and Spreading of Arabic content |
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Improving the Processing of Computerised Arabic Language |
Improving the Mechanism of Arabic Language Analysis |
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Tools for Exploration and Automated Extraction of Arabic text |
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Employing Deep-learning Techniques for Neural networks in the tasks of Automated Analysis of the Arabic text |
Required Output
Computer Applications and Software Codes for Computers and Smartphones
Awards
First 35,000 Saudi Riyals Plus 1st Honorary Plaque
Second 25,000 Saudi Riyals Plus 2nd Honorary Plaque
Third 15,000 Saudi Riyals Plus 3rd Honorary Plaque
Participation Form Available at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9Rv8zhEIt4Dnq7lD5I7jFzGzyiQhxPoDueGBjRloO0KRjnA/viewform
Contact and Inquiries
Prizes
Awards
First 35,000 Saudi Riyals Plus 1st Honorary Plaque
Second 25,000 Saudi Riyals Plus 2nd Honorary Plaque
Third 15,000 Saudi Riyals Plus 3rd Honorary Plaque
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
A group of specialised Judges from Saudi universities
Judging Criteria
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Quality of codes
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practicality of applications
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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