Abu Dhabi to host Global Information Technology Challenge for Youth of Determination

Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Organising Committee of the Global Information Technology Challenge regarding the Emirate of Abu Dhabi hosting the final round of the Global Information Technology Challenge for Youth of Determination (GITC) in October 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

The event will see the participation of 310 participants, including 120 young People of Determination representing 20 countries, in addition to the attendance of 450 people, including 400 young people of determination, through video conferencing.

The MoU was signed by Abdullah Abdul-Ali Al-Humaidan, ZHO Secretary-General; and Ankoy Kim, CEO of the Organising Committee of Global Information Technology. The signing ceremony, via videoconference, was attended by senior officials from both sides.

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According to the MoU, the two parties will cooperate in the process of preparation until the completion of the activities of the Global Information Technology Challenge, which includes information technology competitions, the INI Forum, and cultural activities sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (Korea), and the Community Fund in Korea.

Al-Humaidan said that Abu Dhabi's hosting of the competition for the first time in the Middle East enhances the UAE's position and ability to organise and host international events and activities, thanks to the support of the leadership headed by

He stressed that the Zayed Organisation, headed by Sheikh Khalid Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the ZHO Board of Directors, seeks to build bridges of cooperation and exchange experiences with all relevant authorities at the local, regional and global levels.

The Global Information Technology Challenge for Youth of Determination began in 1992 in South Korea to reduce the digital gap for people of these categories. Since 2011, GITC has been expanded to include young people of determination worldwide, focusing on the Asia and Pacific region to enhance their participation in society by enrolling in higher education and finding job opportunities. In 2024, it will be developed into a more sustainable competition by enhancing the credibility of the internationally renowned competition and the independence of participating countries.

WAM