Innovation

In a vibrant synthesis of tradition and innovation, Ayathon recently made headlines as Riyadh’s first Qur’an‑focused hackathon, an event, usually lasting between a day and a few days, where people come together to collaboratively build technology projects, spotlighting the transformative potential of technology in religious practice. Organized by Saudi Arabia’s Programmers Association, the event concluded in Riyadh on 29 June, gathering a diverse range of programmers, designers, AI researchers, and Islamic scholars to collaboratively build cutting-edge tools aimed at enhancing…