Smart Mobile Application Contest | Summer 2024

    Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM until Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00 PMArabian Standard Time UTC +04:00

    About the Competition

    The Smart Mobile Application Contest is an exciting event dedicated to mobile application development. This year's theme, "AI Adventures in Sustainability: Explore, Create, Innovate!" focuses on using AI to build a better tomorrow. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and creativity in developing mobile applications that are both innovative and useful.

    Objectives

    • Enhance students' understanding of app development using any mobile application development tool.
    • Encourage problem-solving and critical thinking through the creation of AI-themed apps.
    • Promote creativity and innovation in developing applications that advance the knowledge and exploration of AI.
    • Provide a platform for students to showcase their technical skills and creativity in sustainability-related app development.

    Competition Purpose

    • Offer coaching in application development tailored for high school and undergraduate university students.
    • Utilize any mobile application development tool.
    • Enable students to explore the foundational technology behind the apps they use daily.
    • Equip students with the skills necessary to develop their own mobile applications.
    • Focus on developing AI-related apps, encouraging innovative solutions related to AI and Sustainability.

    Competition Theme

    Develop mobile applications centered around AI in Sustainability to foster creativity and innovation in addressing challenges and opportunities within this field.

    Relevance to UAE’s Vision

    • Aligns with the UAE’s commitment to scientific progress and global cooperation through sustainability initiatives.
    • Inspires students to learn about sustainability and its role in shaping the UAE’s future.

    AI and UAE’s Next 50 Years

    • AI supports the UAE's dedication to technological advancements and exploration.
    • Explores the impact of AI on education, trade, production, and culture within the UAE.
    • Inspires students to engage in learning about AI and its future impact on the UAE.
    • Drives progress and excellence in the UAE through the study of AI and its applications.

    Competition Criteria

    • Idea Originality and Relevance to the Theme: 30%
    • Application Implementation and Functionality: 40%
    • Application Quality: 20%
    • AI Focus: 10%

    Steering Committee

    • Dr. Jamal Zemerly
    • Dr. Chan Yeob Yeun
    • Eng. Omkalthoum ElBahsir Hamed

    Judging Committee

    • Dr. Jamal Zemerly
    • Eng. Omkalthoum ElBahsir Hamed
    • Mohamed Nagy Mostafa

    Leadership Team

    • Dr. Yousof A. Alhammadi - Acting Senior Vice President, Academic and Student Services & Assistant Vice President, Graduate Studies
    • Mohamed Alshehhi - Assistant Vice President, Strategic Enrollment Management
    • Dr. Hadi Otrok - Professor, Acting Chair, Computer Science

    Main Organizers

    • Outreach Office

    Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.