Season 5 Recap
Code Battle 2025
A record-breaking year of innovation, creativity, and coding excellence across the UAE.
DTEC, A5, Dubai Digital Park
205
Students
72
Schools
188
Projects
5
Emirates
Impact & Statistics
205
Participants
74
Schools
188
Projects Built
5
Judges
5
Emirates
Hackathon Format & Rules
Build Format
- 2-hour coding window
- Team size: 2–3
- Block & text-based platforms allowed
- Theme revealed on event day
Presentation Format
- 3-minute project presentation
- Live demonstration encouraged
- Judges Q&A
Technical Expectations
- Projects built entirely on-site
- AI usage allowed with explanation
- Recycled code must be disclosed
Event Day Schedule
9:30 AM
Check-in
10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
10:15 AM
Theme Reveal
10:30 AM
Coding Begins
12:30 PM
Coding Ends
1:00 PM
Presentations
4:00 PM
Awards
5:00 PM
Close
Themes Used in 2025
Each division tackled unique challenges designed to inspire creativity and problem-solving.
Winners & Rankings
Celebrating the top performers from Code Battle 2025
Cadet Winners — Grades 1–4
Rank
Team Name
School
Score
1st
Team Codezilla
GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah
71
2nd
Minecraft boys
GEM Founders School, Dubai South
70
3rd
BCA Builders
BC Academy International School
69
Captain Winners — Grades 5–8
Rank
Team Name
School
Score
1st
Robokatz
Delhi Private School, Ajman
88
2nd
Wild Coders
GEMS Founders School, Dubai
86
3rd
GMA Tech Titans
GEMS Modern Academy
85
Colonel Winners — Grades 9–12
Rank
Team Name
School
Score
1st
Team Alpha
Dubai College
79
2nd
Mawakeb Coders 1
Mawakeb School
77
3rd
Omni-Hackers
GEMS Winchester School Dubai
75
Photo & Video Gallery
Relive the moments from Code Battle 2025
- All
- Registration
- Coding in Action
- Teamwork
- Presentations
- Awards Ceremony
Highlight Video
Relive the energy of Season 5!
Media & Press Coverage
Code Battle 2025 in the news
Our Esteemed Judges & Mentors
Industry experts who guided our young innovators
Arsalan Nawazish
Grades 1-4
Tech Innovations UAE
15+ years in software development
Dr. Benita Christopher
Grades 5-8
Tech Innovations UAE
15+ years in software development
Dr. Febin Antony
Grades 5-8
Tech Innovations UAE
15+ years in software development
Dr. Judhi Prasetyo
Grades 9-12
Tech Innovations UAE
15+ years in software development
Mohammed AlMazrouei
Grades 9-12
Tech Innovations UAE
15+ years in software development
Arsalan Nawazish
Grades 9-12
Tech Innovations UAE
15+ years in software development
Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our amazing sponsors who made Code Battle 2025 possible
Title Sponsor
iCodejr
Venue Sponsor
DTEC
Category Sponsor
UniHawk (Gr 9-12)
What Participants Say
“An unforgettable experience that pushed our students to think differently.”
School Principal
GEMS Dubai
“Loved the energy! One of the best STEM events in the UAE.”
Parent
Participant's Parent
“The creativity from the students was incredible.”
Judge
Tech Industry Expert
Event Location
Where the magic happened
Dtec
Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Suite 26, 2nd Floor, 79 Umm Hurair Rd, Dubai, UAE
Dtec is the region’s leading technology entrepreneurship center, providing the perfect environment for young innovators to showcase their skills.
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