An understanding between the Zayed Higher Organization and the Organizing Committee of the Global Information Technology Challenge for Youth of Determination

An understanding between the Zayed Higher Organization and the Organizing Committee of the Global Information Technology Challenge for Youth of Determination

Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination has concluded a memorandum of understanding with the Organizing Committee of the Global Information Technology Challenge regarding the Emirate of Abu Dhabi hosting the final round of the Global Information Technology Challenge for Youth of Determination in October of the current year 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, with the participation and attendance of 310 participants, including 120 young people of determination representing 20 countries from different countries of the world, in addition to the attendance of 450 people, including 400 young people of determination, through video conferencing.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on behalf of the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination by His Excellency / Abdullah Abdul-Ali Al-Humaidan, Secretary General of the Foundation, and on behalf of the Organizing Committee of the Global Information Technology Challenge, by Mr. / Ankoy Kim, CEO, and the signing ceremony that took place via videoconference was attended by a group of the leaders of the institution and the organization.
According to the memorandum of understanding, the two parties, Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination and the Organizing Committee of the Global Information Technology Challenge, will cooperate in the process of preparation until the completion of the activities of the Global Information Technology Challenge, which includes information technology competitions, the INI Forum, and cultural activities sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (Korea), and the Community Fund in Korea.

For his part, His Excellency Abdullah Abdul-Ali Al-Humaidan, Secretary-General of the Zayed Higher Organization, welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and Abu Dhabi's hosting of the competition for the first time in the Middle East, which enhances the position and ability of the UAE to organize and host international events and activities, in light of the support of our wise leadership headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and what it possesses of distinguished infrastructure and great success factors.

He stressed that the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, headed by His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors, seeks to build bridges of cooperation and exchange of experiences with all relevant authorities at the local, regional and global levels in order to benefit from the experiences on a large scale for the benefit of people of determination and their families, indicating appreciation of The Zayed Higher Organization to the confidence of the Korean organization in Abu Dhabi hosting the Challenge to demonstrate to the whole world, on every occasion, its superior ability to impress everyone, and its keenness to achieve the highest rates and standards of organizational success.

It is worth noting that the Global Information Technology Challenge for Youth of Determination, GITC, began in 1992 in South Korea with the aim of reducing the digital gap for people of these categories. Since 2011, GITC has been expanded to include young people of determination all over the world with a focus on the Asia and Pacific region to enhance their participation in society by enrolling in higher education and finding job opportunities, and in 2024 it will be developed into a more sustainable competition by enhancing the credibility of the internationally renowned competition and the independence of participating countries.