Season 2 Recap
Code Battle 2022
A record-breaking year of innovation, creativity, and coding excellence across the UAE.
DTEC, A5, Dubai Digital Park
1,200+
Students
110+
Schools
188
Projects
4
Hackathons
Impact & Statistics
1,200+
Participants
110+
Schools
188
Projects Built
5
Judges
5
Hackathons
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 2022
Each division tackled unique challenges designed to inspire creativity and problem-solving.
Winners & Rankings
Celebrating the top performers from Code Battle 2022
Cadet Winners — Grades 1–4
| Rank | School | Team |
|---|---|---|
1 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GIRL POWER |
| 2 | Winchester School jebel ali | CollisionCoders |
| 3 | Dubai English Speaking School | Code Blockerz |
| 4 | Dubai English Speaking School | Creative Coderz |
| 5 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Challengers |
| 6 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | ENTHUSIAST CODERS |
| 7 | Al Diyafah High School | Dreams Hack |
| 8 | Brighton College | Brighton Cadets |
| 8 | The Indian International School, DSO | Tech stars |
| 9 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | CODING SPECIALISTS |
| 10 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Achievers |
| 10 | The Indian International School, DSO | IIS Smart Coders |
| 11 | Al Diyafah High School | Cookie Byte |
| 12 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | Team ADN Coders |
| 12 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Coders |
| 12 | JSS Private School, Dubai | CODE REBELS |
| 13 | Dubai English Speaking School | Dream Devices |
| 14 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | COMPUTER CODERS |
| 14 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | THE TECH TRIO |
| 14 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GMA TECHIES |
| 15 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | TECHNO BLITZ |
| 15 | The Indian International School, DSO | IIS JUNIORS |
| 15 | JSS Private School, Dubai | BRIGHT CODERS |
| 16 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Debuggers |
| 17 | Al Diyafah High School | Cool Coders |
| 17 | JSS Private School, Dubai | CODE MASTERS |
| 18 | Cambridge International School Dubai | CIS CODECRACKERS |
| 18 | JSS Private School, Dubai | CODE WARRIORS |
| 18 | JSS Private School, Dubai | RISE OF Jr. CODERS |
| 19 | JSS Private School, Dubai | CREATIVE CODERS |
| 20 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Ambassador Champs |
| 21 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | IT VENTURE |
| 21 | The Indian International School, DSO | Super coders |
| 21 | Cambridge International School Dubai | CIS CODEBREAKERS |
Captain Winners — Grades 5–8
| Rank | School | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Indian International School, DSO | Decorous |
| 2 | GEMS Legacy School | GLS Code Warriors |
| 3 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GMA CODERS |
| 4 | Dubai Gem Private School | ZAMZAM |
| 5 | GEMS Legacy School | GLS Digital Dynamos |
| 6 | Al Diyafah High School | Diyafah_Prime |
| 7 | GEMS Legacy School | GLS Tech Titans |
| 8 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | IT VENTURE |
| 9 | Dubai National School, Al Barsha | The Coders |
| 9 | JSS Private School, Dubai | App Pirates |
| 9 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GIRL POWER |
| 10 | JSS Private School, Dubai | Boolean Autocrats |
| 11 | Al Diyafah High School | Conquerors |
| 12 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | ENTHUSIAST CODERS |
| 13 | Al Diyafah High School | CTRL-ALT-ELITE |
| 13 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GMA TECH TRIO |
| 14 | Pristine Private School | Team Pristine 1 |
| 15 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Team Debuggers |
| 16 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Team Achievers |
| 17 | Gems Legacy School | Legacy Team |
| 17 | JSS Private School, Dubai | Acrobat Aztecs |
| 18 | JSS Private School, Dubai | Brogrammers |
| 19 | Al Diyafah High School | THREE HACKTEERS |
| 19 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GMA WARRIORS |
| 20 | JSS Private School, Dubai | Byte Crunchers |
| 21 | Cambridge International School Dubai | CIS Champs |
| 22 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | GMA TECHIES |
| 23 | Dubai National School, Al Barsha | Dns |
| 24 | The Indian International School, DSO | Tejas Makkar |
| 25 | JSS Private School, Dubai | Star Techies |
| 26 | Pristine Private School | Team Pristine 2 |
| 27 | Cambridge International School Dubai | CIS CODEBUSTERS |
| 28 | Cambridge International School Dubai | CIS Encrypted |
| 29 | Ambassador School, Dubai | Team Coders |
| 30 | Dubai National School, Al Barsha | Code Pirates |
| 31 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | CODING SPECIALISTS |
| 32 | The Indian International School, DSO | EVAN NIBU KOSHY |
Colonel Winners — Grades 9–12
| Rank | School | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud | Gem Group |
| 2 | GEMS Wellington International School | CodeX |
| 3 | Cambridge International School Dubai | CIS Crazy coders |
| 4 | Regent International School | Code Warriors! |
| 5 | Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud | Al Muzari3een |
| 6 | Al Diyafah High School | White Hats |
| 7 | Al Diyafah High School | Computer Pirates |
| 8 | Dubai English Speaking College | Logic Mates |
| 9 | Regent International School | Code Blasters! |
| 10 | Dubai National School, Al Barsha | Creative Tech Brains |
| 11 | Raffles World Academy | RWA Stallions |
| 12 | Ibn Seena English High School | IT Pythons |
| 13 | Dubai English Speaking College | Angry Nerds |
| 14 | Ibn Seena English High School | Byte Raiders |
| 15 | Dubai English Speaking College | Trojan Horses |
| 16 | JSS Private School, Dubai | The Reality Techs |
| 17 | Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud | Tech Titans |
| 18 | Al Diyafah High School | Code breaker |
| 19 | GEMS MODERN ACADEMY | Radarscope |
| 20 | Arcadia | Maria |
Photo & Video Gallery
Relive the moments from Code Battle 2022
- All
- Winners
- Judges & Judging
Highlight Video
Relive the energy of Season 2!
Media & Press Coverage
Code Battle 2025 in the news
Our Esteemed Judges & Mentors
Industry experts who guided our young innovators
Almas Q.
Grades 1-4
Tech Innovations UAE
15+ years in software development
Naiyarah Hussain
Grades 5-8
Tech Innovations UAE
15+ years in software development
Yasmine F.
Grades 5-8
Tech Innovations UAE
15+ years in software development
Maria D.
Grades 9-12
Tech Innovations UAE
15+ years in software development
Ali K.
Grades 9-12
Tech Innovations UAE
15+ years in software development
Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our amazing sponsors who made Code Battle 2022 possible
Title Sponsors
iCodejr
Venue Sponsors
DTEC
UAE Innovates
Category Sponsors
Noon
Color Land Toys
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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