Gulf Programming Competition 2023 - ICS teams won 1st and 2nd Places

Two of our student teams have secured the first and second places in the prestigious Gulf Programming Competition, which took place on November 3, 2023 in Oman and brought together 63 teams from 5 different countries, making the competition intense and challenging. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and outstanding skills of our students.

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the members of these two victorious teams and to express our gratitude to the faculty members who mentored and supported these teams, as well as the organizers of the Gulf Programming Competition for providing such a competitive and enriching platform for our students.

 

Team 1:

Naseer Haroub

Ahmad Alhaid

Marwan Khayat

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