Season 2 Recap
Code Battle 2022
Season 2 ran emirate chapters at Dtec in Dubai and at Sheraa in Sharjah, where 37 teams from 11+ schools competed on 19 November 2022.
90+
Students
11+
Schools
37
Teams
Impact & Statistics
90+
Students
11+
Schools
37
Teams
5
Judges
3
Divisions
How Code Battle 2022 worked
Season 2 of Code Battle ran as emirate chapters: Dubai at Dtec on 26 February 2022, during UAE Innovation Month, and Sharjah later in the year. The Sharjah & Northern Emirates chapter was held with Sheraa at the Sheraa Hub on the American University of Sharjah campus on 19 November 2022, and the winners from each emirate went on to compete for the national title.
Sharjah & Northern Emirates
Sheraa Hub, AUS campus · 19 Nov 2022
37 teams and 90+ students from 11+ schools across Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain, competing in three divisions.
Dubai
26 February 2022 · Dtec Technohub 1 & A5, Dubai Digital Park
A one-day Dubai chapter held across Dtec Technohub 1 and Building A5 during UAE Innovation Month. Its results are being added to the archive.
Divisions and format
Cadet
Grades 1–4
Any block-based platform, such as Scratch, Code.org or Thunkable.
Captain
Grades 5–8
Any block-based or text-based language or platform.
Colonel
Grades 9–13
Any block-based or text-based platform or application.
On the day
- 2 hours to build a project
- 2 themes revealed, each team picks 1
- 2-minute pitch to the judges
- Certificates, trophies, medals, swag and scholarships
Judging criteria
Judges looked for innovative solutions with a clean UI, an excellent pitch and real collaboration.
20%
Code
20%
User interface
20%
Creativity
20%
Teamwork
20%
Presentation
Judges
Yahya Iqelan
LinkedIn ↗
Naiyarah Hussain
LinkedIn ↗
Shaher Tayfour
LinkedIn ↗
Mohammed Faz
LinkedIn ↗
Arsalan Nawazish
LinkedIn ↗
Sharjah & Northern Emirates winners
Podium teams from the Sharjah & Northern Emirates chapter, 19 November 2022.
| Division | Winner | Runner-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| CadetGrades 1–4 | GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah | Delhi Private School, Sharjah | Delhi Private School, Ajman |
| CaptainGrades 5–8 | Leaders Private School, Sharjah | Delhi Private School, Sharjah | Leaders Private School, Sharjah |
| ColonelGrades 9–13 | Delhi Private School, Sharjah | Leaders Private School, Sharjah | Leaders Private School, Sharjah |
What teachers said
15 teachers from 11 schools who took part in the Sharjah & Northern Emirates chapter on 19 November 2022.
Code Battle was a fantastic opportunity for students to put their coding skills into practice in an exciting and challenging environment. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm, creativity, and determination throughout the hackathon.
What stood out to me about Code Battle was how it encouraged students to think critically and solve problems independently. The experience challenged them to apply what they had learned in a meaningful and enjoyable way.
Code Battle gave students a great platform to showcase their skills and build confidence in their abilities. Seeing them take on challenges, experiment with ideas, and learn along the way was incredibly rewarding.
Code Battle brought out the creativity in our students. It gave them the freedom to explore ideas, think differently, and use technology to create solutions of their own.
Code Battle was much more than a coding competition. It encouraged students to communicate, collaborate, share ideas, and work together towards a common goal — skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.
Code Battle gave students an opportunity to take their learning beyond the classroom and experience coding in a practical, competitive setting. Experiences like this make technology education much more engaging and memorable.
It was inspiring to see how motivated the students were during Code Battle. The hackathon created the right balance of challenge and excitement, encouraging them to push themselves and discover what they were capable of.
Code Battle is a great initiative for developing the skills students will need for the future. It encourages logical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and confidence with technology in a very engaging format.
One of the best aspects of Code Battle was seeing students apply their coding knowledge to real challenges. It helped them understand that coding is not just something they learn — it is a tool they can use to build, create, and solve problems.
Code Battle created a positive and energetic learning experience for our students. They were challenged to think, create, and persevere, while still enjoying the process from start to finish.
Code Battle encouraged students to step outside their comfort zones and take on new challenges. Watching them troubleshoot, improve their ideas, and keep going when things didn’t work immediately was a valuable learning experience.
Code Battle is a wonderful platform for students to demonstrate their talent and passion for technology. It was impressive to see the ideas they developed and the confidence with which they approached the challenges.
Code Battle makes coding exciting, relevant, and hands-on for students. The competitive element added energy to the experience while still keeping the focus on learning, creativity, and problem-solving.
Participating in Code Battle was a memorable experience for our students. It gave them the chance to challenge themselves, learn from others, and experience the excitement of building something through code.
Code Battle by iCodeJr is a valuable initiative that gives young learners an opportunity to develop their coding and problem-solving skills in a fun and inspiring environment. I would highly recommend experiences like this for students who are interested in technology and innovation.
Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our amazing sponsors who made Code Battle 2022 possible
Title Sponsors

iCodejr
In partnership with

Sheraa
Event Location
Where the magic happened
Sheraa Hub
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center
American University of Sharjah
Sheraa Hub, AUS campus, University City, Sharjah, UAE
Sheraa, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, hosted the Sharjah & Northern Emirates chapter of Code Battle 2022 at its hub on the American University of Sharjah campus.
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