CSE team secured first place in Qatar Datathon 2025
A CSE team, that includes current students and graduates, won the first place in the Qatar Datathon 2025, organized by the National Planning Council (NPC) in collaboration with Microsoft in Qatar. The team included Sidi Chaikh (Computer Science Student / UI/UX / Frontend Developer), Mohaned Massoud (Computer Science Student / Frontend Developer), Osama Hardan (Computer Science Student / Data Scientist / AI/ML Engineer), Ahmed Ashraf (AI Software Architect), and Youssef Aly (Cybersecurity Researcher).
The Datathon was a highly competitive event in which 35 teams participated, working on real-world challenges using data-driven solutions. Participants were provided with datasets and tasked with developing innovative insights to address critical issues related to national planning and development. The event aimed to encourage the use of data science and AI to drive impactful solutions for urban planning, resource optimization, and economic development.
Their winning project, Insighty, is a data analytics platform designed to provide policymakers and organizations with intelligent insights from large datasets. It leverages machine learning and advanced visualization techniques to simplify complex data, enabling better decision-making in urban planning, resource allocation, and economic development. The platform aims to bridge the gap between raw data and actionable strategies, making data more accessible and impactful.
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CSE Students Secure 2nd Place at CMU-Q Lifelines Hackathon 2025
CSE students from Qatar University has secured Second Place at the Lifelines Hackathon 2025, a three-week competition organized by students of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and sponsored by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI). The team included Fatima Ahmed (Computer Science), Shada Ibrahim (Industrial Engineering, Minor in Computer Science), Ranya Merabet (Pharmacy), and Hala Subeh (Industrial Engineering, Minor in Computer Science).
The event started on 9th January 2025, and saw 63 teams from across Qatar that came together to develop cutting-edge solutions aimed at improving crisis management and emergency response.
Their proposed project, SalamTECH, is an advanced three-component system designed to streamline the triage process and enhance emergency communication. It integrates an AI-powered SOS alert system to assess patients in real-time, a live tracking feature for paramedics to optimize response efforts, and instant data access for emergency department staff to ensure seamless coordination. By enabling real-time data sharing, SalamTECH accelerates response times, minimizes miscommunication, and improves the accuracy of patient care, making it a game-changer in crisis management.
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