SAS, UDST empower future innovators at Forecasting Hackathon

Doha, Qatar: SAS has partnered with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) for an exciting three day Forecasting Hackathon, where ta...

Doha, Qatar: SAS has partnered with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) for an exciting three-day Forecasting Hackathon, where talented students tackled real-world challenges using advanced data analytics and machine learning.

The winners are Team “pip install” with the case “Data-driven platform to make informed, future-ready career decisions” — once again all-women team that took first place; Team “SolarIntel” with the case “AI Powered Solar Prediction”; and Team “HackaForecast” with the case “Transit Traffic Dynamics: A Comparative Study of UAE Airports.”

Over the course of the event, teams explored four critical tracks: BFSI, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Workforce, Logistics.

Teams applied forecasting techniques to solve some of the most pressing regional and global issues.

This hands-on experience not only showcased the power of analytics but also highlighted the potential of youth-led innovation in building a more resilient, data-driven, and sustainable future.