UTAS Nizwa Students Triumph at National Hackathon

Muscat, May 14, 2025 — The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Muscat Branch, proudly hosted the inaugural edition of its Hackathon Competition from May 12 to 13, 2025. This pioneering event spanned multiple UTAS branches and included participation from several private universities and colleges across the Sultanate of Oman. It brought together some of the brightest student minds in the country to collaborate and compete in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.

Centered around the theme of human resources development, the Hackathon aimed to generate forward-thinking solutions in alignment with the goals of Oman Vision 2040. Students were challenged to develop creative and practical ideas that could contribute to the evolution of HR practices in both the public and private sectors. The competition offered a valuable platform for participants to showcase their skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation.

UTAS is especially proud to announce that a talented team from the Human Resources Department at UTAS Nizwa secured first place in this prestigious competition. The team’s project stood out for its originality, practical application, and alignment with national development objectives. Their success is a testament to their hard work, creative thinking, and commitment to excellence.

The winning team was composed of Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Shereiqi, Hisham Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Ahlam Yousef Al-Omari, Al-Rayyan Nasser Al Alawi, and Sara Saeed Al Batashiya. The team was guided and supervised by Mr.Ahmed Mohammed Al Bandari, whose mentorship played a crucial role in shaping the project’s success.

The University extends its heartfelt congratulations to the UTAS Nizwa team for their remarkable achievement. Their victory reflects not only their individual talents but also the strength of the university’s academic and extracurricular programs in preparing students to meet real-world challenges.

The University extends its heartfelt congratulations to the UTAS Nizwa team for their remarkable achievement. Their victory reflects not only their individual talents but also the strength of the university’s academic and extracurricular programs in preparing students to meet real-world challenges.

UTAS also expresses deep appreciation to all participants, faculty mentors, and event organizers whose efforts contributed to the success of this inspiring initiative. The university looks forward to continued participation in similar events that foster innovation, collaboration, and national progress.

Writeup by Elbert Bryan Roceta Vidal