Season 4 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
Project Title
1st
Code Explorers
GEMS Millennium School Sharjah
Robo Rescue
2nd
Byte Buddies
GEMS Founders School Dubai South
Island Escape
3rd
Pixel Pioneers
BC Academy International School
Gadget Galaxy Quest
Captain Winners — Grades 5–8
Rank
Team Name
School
Project Title
1st
Infinity Coders
DIA Emirates Hills
Virtual Museum Tour
2nd
Cyber Strikers
Repton
Sports Motion Challenge
3rd
Web Wizards
GEMS Wellington
The Interactive Portal
Colonel Winners — Grades 9–12
Rank
Team Name
School
Project Title
1st
AI Mavericks
Dubai College
AI for Kindergarten Safety
2nd
SecureTech
Sunmarke
Stop the Hack!
3rd
Neural Ninjas
Cambridge Intl
Predict & Protect
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 4!
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
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dtec is the region’s leading technology entrepreneurship center, providing the perfect environment for young innovators to showcase their skills.
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