USU Sharjah students host tourism hackathon
A student team from the American University of Sharjah won first place in the second edition of the "Sharjah Tourism Innovation Hackathon" with their project "Rehla." This platform combines technology with local heritage to design walking tours along the eastern coastline of Sharjah. The project aims to promote sustainable cultural tourism by leveraging artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and sustainable transportation methods, with the goal of enhancing visitor experiences while preserving the emirate's natural and cultural heritage. Over 200 teams from 29 universities participated in the competition, competing with solutions focused on the sustainability of the tourism sector. Prizes totaled up to 20,000 AED for the first-place winners. The "Rehla" project will be showcased on a main platform during the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum 2026, serving as an example of how collaboration between students and experts can develop innovative and sustainable solutions for the tourism industry.
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