RIYADH: The King Salman Center for Disability Research has launched the AI Hackathon for People with Disabilities as part of the upcoming 7th International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation in Riyadh.
The initiative coincides with the Kingdom’s designation of 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence and reflects its efforts to use advanced technologies to support people with disabilities and improve their quality of life.
The hackathon underscores the center’s role in promoting research, innovation and sustainable solutions in the disability sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
It brings together experts, researchers, innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia and abroad to create smart technologies that address challenges faced by people with disabilities and to support their inclusion in society.
The hackathon focuses on four tracks; everyday life and assistive technologies, health and rehabilitation, education and access to knowledge, and Hajj and Umrah services, with participants developing AI-powered solutions to improve accessibility and enhance the overall experience for people with disabilities.
