Announces the Top Three Winners in Each Category and Awards Valuable Prizes

• Dr. Haidar Al-Mahri: The competition’s success reflects Gulf Bank’s commitment to harnessing all its capabilities to promote a culture of data science in society

With the participation of more than 500 young contestants and Kuwaiti talents, Gulf Bank announced the winning teams at the conclusion of the fourth edition of the “Datathon” competition—the first platform of its kind in Kuwait aimed at empowering data specialists, school and university students, and those interested in working in data and analytics fields.

The fourth edition, held at the American University in collaboration with Coded Academy, witnessed strong participation from young talents across the competition’s three tracks:

• Data Science: Focused on uncovering analytical insights and developing innovative solutions through analytical forecasting and data visualization.
• Generative Artificial Intelligence: Enabling participants to explore AI-powered creativity and build systems capable of generating text, images, and ideas.
• Data Engineering: Centered on designing robust data pipelines and structures that support real-time analytics and digital innovation.

Participants attended free educational workshops delivered by experts and specialists from Gulf Bank, providing them with practical skills in analytics tools and data science techniques. A full-day preparatory workshop was also held at the American University campus from 6 pm to 9 pm

After reviewing the projects submitted across all tracks, the judging panel announced the top three winners in each category. The first-place prize for the Data Science track was KD 1,200, with KD 750 for second place and KD 500 for third. The first-place prize in both the Generative AI and Data Engineering tracks was KD 1,000 each, followed by KD 500 for second place and KD 250 for third.

On this occasion, Dr. Haidar Al-Mahri, Gulf Bank’s Head of Data and Innovation, said:

“We congratulate the winning teams and all the participants who engaged in workshops led by specialists in data science, artificial intelligence, and data engineering to help them pursue their ambitions and advance their careers in these distinguished fields.”

He added:

“The unprecedented turnout for the fourth edition reflects the competition’s success in attracting those interested in various data science fields. It demonstrates Gulf Bank’s commitment to leveraging all its capabilities to spread a culture of data science in society and encourage young people to build their skills in this area—supporting Kuwait’s future needs, in line with Kuwait’s vision to develop creative human capital and Gulf Bank’s strategy to strengthen its position as the Bank of the Future.”

He noted that this annual event enhances Gulf Bank’s status as a leader in data and digital services, and helps promote data culture throughout society—especially among youth. The competition also provided exceptional opportunities for university students and recent graduates seeking high-level training in data analysis and programming, as well as high-school students over the age of 16, experienced data enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in data science.