Saudi Arabia has achieved a new global milestone by setting a Guinness World Record for hosting the largest digital solutions hackathon, marking a significant achievement that highlights the Kingdom’s rapidly growing innovation and technology ecosystem. The record underscores Saudi Arabia’s emerging role as a leading hub for digital talent, large-scale innovation initiatives, and future-focused technological development.
The hackathon attracted an unprecedented number of participants, bringing together developers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. Working in collaborative teams, participants focused on designing and building innovative digital solutions aimed at addressing real-world challenges across multiple sectors, including digital transformation, smart services, and emerging technologies.
The event featured an intensive program that combined mentorship sessions, technical workshops, and expert guidance, enabling teams to refine their ideas and transform them into functional prototypes. Projects were evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, scalability, and potential impact, ensuring that the outcomes aligned with practical market and societal needs.
Organizers emphasized that achieving a Guinness World Record reflects not only the scale of participation but also the Kingdom’s strong organizational and technological capabilities in delivering world-class innovation events. They noted that the hackathon serves as a strategic platform for identifying talent, supporting startups, and accelerating the adoption of digital solutions across key industries.
This achievement aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader national efforts to strengthen the digital economy, foster a culture of innovation, and build an integrated technology ecosystem that supports sustainable development—reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a global leader in digital transformation and innovation.
