Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 11, 2026

Six innovative projects developed by trainees at the Digital Technical College for Girls in Riyadh have qualified to compete in the SAIF 2026 Global Security and Technology Exhibition and Competition, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from November 24 to 26, 2026.

The achievement highlights the growing technical capabilities of young Saudi women and their contributions to innovation in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and embedded systems.

Six Projects Across Advanced Technology Fields

The qualified projects cover a range of technical applications, including search and rescue communications, artificial intelligence, digital solutions, and drone-related systems.

The projects demonstrate the trainees' ability to apply technical knowledge to innovative concepts and compete in a global technology environment.

Aoun: Two-Way LoRa Distress System for Search and Rescue

The Aoun project is a two-way distress communication system designed for search and rescue applications.

It was developed by Dana Mohammed Al-Anazi, Haila Abdulrahman Al-Hajji, Abrar Hassan Al-Qarni, Jawaher Faisal Al-Sharif, and Renad Metab Al-Dosari.

The project represents an example of applying communications technology to emergency-related solutions.

ASWAR and Vornx

Two additional qualifying projects are ASWAR, developed by Wadyan Turki Al-Otaibi, and Vornx, created by Nada Hamoud Al-Subaie.

Both projects form part of the college's participation in the competition.

MatchUp and SKYSCAN AI

The qualified entries also include MatchUp, developed by Yara Badr Al-Roqi, and SKYSCAN AI, created by Jumana Bargis.

Their participation reflects the college's engagement with digital innovation and artificial intelligence technologies.

Drone Flight Path Redirection System

The sixth qualifying project is the Drone Flight Path Redirection System, developed by Layan Fahd Al-Bouri.

The project is associated with drone technologies and advanced technical systems.

Competition Scheduled for November 24–26

The six projects will participate in SAIF 2026 in Riyadh, providing an opportunity to showcase Saudi technical talent and innovative solutions.

The exhibition and competition aim to support innovation and empower national talent in advanced technology fields.

Supporting Saudi Women's Technical Innovation

The qualification of these projects reflects the importance of technical education in developing practical skills and encouraging young innovators.

It also highlights the role of Saudi female trainees in contributing to the Kingdom's expanding technology and innovation ecosystem.