Ekhbary News Agency
Alexandria, Egypt — Students from Alexandria University's Faculty of Computers and Data Science have achieved a remarkable feat, securing third place in the international Global HackAtom 2026 competition. The event saw participation from numerous Egyptian universities and was organized by Russia's Rosatom, the entity responsible for constructing the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, in collaboration with the Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA). The competition was hosted at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Academic Excellence Recognized
This victory underscores the high caliber of engineering and technological education in Egypt, demonstrating the capability of Egyptian universities to compete on a global stage. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, the acting president of the university, expressed immense pride in this accomplishment, commending the dedication of both the students and their faculty.
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International Collaboration in Nuclear Energy
The competition is part of the broader Egyptian-Russian cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, specifically concerning the Dabaa plant project. Its aim is to foster innovation and develop young talent in technical fields related to nuclear energy, thereby cultivating a future workforce equipped for upcoming challenges.
