Ru’ya Hackathon

A Coding Competition

What is it?

Develop a creative and impactful digital solution to improve mental health awareness, support, and access to resources.

Criteria

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Age: 16–18 years old

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Format: Group of 2–3 (at least 1 Emirati per team)

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Timing: 10 AM–1 PM across 3 days

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Basic coding or design skills recommended

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Language: English

Prizes

Certificate from 42 Abu Dhabi

Access to 42 Abu Dhabi Piscine for the 1st Place team

Cash Prizes:
1st – AED 3,000
2nd – AED 2,000
3rd – AED 1,000

How it Works:

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Step 1 – Share Your Solution

Submit a brief description of your mental health idea in the registration form.

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Step 2 – Get Shortlisted & Prepare

If selected, gather your team and come prepared with your own laptop to Ru’ya and get ready to innovate with your team.

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Step 3 – Build & Compete

Work across 3 days to transform your idea into a smart AI-driven solution that makes a real impact.

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How to Enter The Emerging Artist Prize

The competition is divided into three rounds:

1. Submission Stage:

Deadline: 31 October 2026 

Artists must submit their work via the form below.

  • Accepted Media: Digital art (Images, illustrations, animations and 3D digital art).
  • Minimum artwork resolution: 1000×1000px
  • Accepted formats: JPEG, GIF, PNG and MP4.

Open to artists worldwide. 

2. Final Shortlist:

Dates: Shortlist will be announced by 15 November 2026.

Number of artworks: A maximum of 10 pieces will be shortlisted.

 

  • All shortlisted artworks will be featured at Rove Hotels’ Emerging Artist Prize in World Art Dubai.
  • Two winners will be selected out of these pieces, a Grand Winner and a People’s Choice Winner.

3. Exhibition At World Art Dubai

All 10 shortlisted artworks will be exhibited at World Art Dubai from 19-22 November 2026.

Prizes:

  • Grand Prize: Selected by the jury, the winner will receive a complimentary exhibition space at World Art Dubai 2027, plus a one-night stay at Rove Hotels.
  • People’s Choice Award: Chosen by public vote, the winner will receive AED 5,000 in cash and a one-night stay at one of Rove Hotels’ properties in Dubai.