Kuwait University Concludes Kuwait Video Game Programming Championship with Participation of 267 Students

The College of Science at Kuwait University, represented by the Department of Computer Science, concluded the Kuwait Video Game Programming Championship, which saw participation from 267 students from various educational institutions in Kuwait. The event was held in collaboration with the Central Agency for Information Technology, the Kuwait Esports Club, and several supporting entities, with the aim of developing digital skills and enhancing innovation in programming and video game development.

During the closing ceremony, Acting Dean of the College of Science, Dr. Haider Bahbahani, emphasized that the championship embodies Kuwait University’s vision of supporting applied education and linking its outcomes to the needs of the digital economy. He highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships with state institutions and the private sector to prepare national cadres equipped with the technical skills necessary to compete in digital fields, commending the efforts of the Department of Computer Science, sponsors, and supporters in ensuring the championship’s success.

On her part, Dr. Maha Al-Abduljalil, the Academic and Executive Director of the championship and a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science, stated that the event successfully transformed the concept into a practical platform for discovering and nurturing talent. She noted that strategic partnerships contributed to training and qualifying more than 220 participants from various age groups in video game programming.

The championship concluded with an awards ceremony honoring the winning teams, participants, sponsors, supporters, and organizers. The first-place prize was awarded to the project “Alientrix” by participant Sulaiman Al-Mansouri. The second place went to the project “Dungeon the Escape” by participant Mishaari Al-Abd Al-Hadi, while the University of Kuwait team secured third place with their project “Trust Us.”