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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