Objective

This competition aims to embrace and cultivate creative youth talent and test their ability to create innovative projects that use one or more of Microsoft Azure features for Artificial Intelligence (Ai).

Participants will have four weeks to complete their project, then present to an evaluation panel of experts in Ai.

Targeted Audience

The competition targets high school and university students. The eligibility criteria can be found here.

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Our Judges

Humood

HUMOOD JASSIM HUMOOD

HUMOOD JASSIM HUMOOD DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – MOFNE With over 17 years of experience in the technology and consulting industries, Humood Jassim is an accomplished professional. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Depaul University and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the New York Institute of Technology. Additionally, Humood has […]

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Nani Butty

NANI M. BUTTY

NANI M. BUTTY DIRECTOR, INFORMATION SYSTEM – MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS Nani Butti is the Director of Information System in the Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs in Bahrain. She was named Director in January 2022 after serving as the Chief of Information Technology department since 2011. Her responsibilities include leading all the directorates functions […]

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FAHAD BEHZAD

FAHAD BEHZAD DIRECTOR, GOVERNANCE & ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE – IGA Mr. Behzad has more than 12 years of experience in Governance and ICT, gained through key positions he has held over the course of his career. He has worked on a range of significant projects and initiatives, which have informed the experience and knowledge he possesses […]

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With over 17 years of experience in the technology and consulting industries, Humood Jassim is an accomplished professional. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Depaul University and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the New York Institute of Technology. Additionally, Humood has obtained multiple Professional certifications in areas such as Network, Security, VOIP, CX, and IT governance.

Throughout his career, Humood has demonstrated a broad range of skills and expertise in multiple technology functionalities. He has successfully delivered large-scale technology deployments, including AI and Automations, CX technologies, Network and Security, Hybrid Applications, and Enterprise Infrastructure, across a variety of industries such as Government, Semi-Government, Banking, Private, and Educational sectors. His proficiency in directing enterprise technology transformations has resulted in the successful implementation of IT solutions.

Humood Jassim Humood
Director of Information Technology - MoFNE



Nani Butti is the Director of Information System in the Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs in Bahrain. She was named Director in January 2022 after serving as the Chief of Information Technology department since 2011. Her responsibilities include leading all the directorates functions including Information Systems Development, Network and Security and Service Delivery.

She played a key role in IT service and solution expertise, Business Acumen, vendor management, supplier relationships, Achievement Orientation, Creativity & Digital Centricity, trusted advisor to key business groups, Marketing and Public relation in addition to customer satisfaction. She also handled Tawsul system and the Ministry social Media platform.

Nani M. Butty
Director, Information System - Ministry of Youth Affairs

Mr. Behzad has more than 12 years of experience in Governance and ICT, gained through key positions he has held over the course of his career. He has worked on a range of significant projects and initiatives, which have informed the experience and knowledge he possesses today. Mr. Behzad is currently Acting Director of Governance and Enterprise Architecture in addition to his role as Chief of ICT Procurements and Enterprise Agreements.
He was also a member of the ICT Cost Cutting Initiatives Execution Team, which was formed by the ICT Governance Committee. During this time, he gained a strong understanding of public sector operations and contributed to the realization of many investments in line with the needs of the Government of Bahrain.

Fahad Behzad
Director, Governance & Enterprise Architecture - iGA

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