An Emirati student has developed an AI-powered app designed to assist people in UAE with urgent assistance of ids and documents such as lost passports and medical emergencies. The app provides real-time, reliable support to guide users through crisis situations, offering a much-needed solution in a fast-paced city like Dubai. The creation, developed by Abdulrahman Al Marzooqi, a master's student at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), was recognized for its potential to enhance emergency response in urban environments, according to a report by Gulf News.
Abdulrahman Al Marzooqi, a master’s student at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), clinched first place in the coding category at the Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025. The competition was part of the inaugural Dubai AI Week and featured a Dh1 million prize pool, with more than 3,800 participants from over 125 countries. His winning project is an AI emergency response assistant app designed to provide immediate, practical assistance in a variety of emergency situations, such as lost travel documents or medical crises. The app is aimed at helping users navigate urgent situations with real-time guidance, offering peace of mind in high-pressure environments.
Al Marzooqi dedicated his award to the UAE’s leadership for their strong support of AI innovation. “Their great interest and support to the AI field has paid off, and this is just the start,” he told Gulf News, after receiving his award from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister.
The challenge in the competition was to develop an AI-powered app suited to Dubai’s fast-paced environment. Al Marzooqi explained to Gulf News, “In a fast-paced, international city like Dubai, having real-time guidance and access to the right help can be life-saving.” His AI assistant app was designed with this in mind, helping users stay informed and safe when it matters most. The app can assist in situations ranging from lost passports to medical emergencies, providing users with the necessary support in the moments they need it.
Before entering the competition, Al Marzooqi meticulously studied past editions of the event, self-taught website building, and honed his skills through prompt engineering experiments. He credits his success to the world-class faculty and research opportunities at MBZUAI, Abu Dhabi. "MBZUAI has had a profound impact on my journey in AI. I was able to significantly build my prompt engineering skills," he said. The university also helped him discover the competition through its Career Services team.
The Global Prompt Engineering Championship saw contestants competing across four categories: arts, video, gaming, and coding. The event provided a platform for talented innovators like Al Marzooqi to showcase their AI capabilities on a global stage.
Looking ahead, Al Marzooqi is eager to apply his skills to industries like healthcare and education. While he has yet to decide whether to turn his emergency response app into a start-up, he remains committed to contributing to the UAE's ambitious AI goals. “I believe my skills can support the UAE’s mission to harness AI for economic growth and social progress,” he added.
As AI continues to evolve rapidly, Al Marzooqi's future in the field appears promising. With a growing interest in AI across industries, his next steps may just be the beginning of his journey toward making a lasting impact, reported Gulf News.
Abdulrahman Al Marzooqi, a master’s student at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), clinched first place in the coding category at the Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025. The competition was part of the inaugural Dubai AI Week and featured a Dh1 million prize pool, with more than 3,800 participants from over 125 countries. His winning project is an AI emergency response assistant app designed to provide immediate, practical assistance in a variety of emergency situations, such as lost travel documents or medical crises. The app is aimed at helping users navigate urgent situations with real-time guidance, offering peace of mind in high-pressure environments.
Al Marzooqi dedicated his award to the UAE’s leadership for their strong support of AI innovation. “Their great interest and support to the AI field has paid off, and this is just the start,” he told Gulf News, after receiving his award from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister.
The challenge in the competition was to develop an AI-powered app suited to Dubai’s fast-paced environment. Al Marzooqi explained to Gulf News, “In a fast-paced, international city like Dubai, having real-time guidance and access to the right help can be life-saving.” His AI assistant app was designed with this in mind, helping users stay informed and safe when it matters most. The app can assist in situations ranging from lost passports to medical emergencies, providing users with the necessary support in the moments they need it.
Before entering the competition, Al Marzooqi meticulously studied past editions of the event, self-taught website building, and honed his skills through prompt engineering experiments. He credits his success to the world-class faculty and research opportunities at MBZUAI, Abu Dhabi. "MBZUAI has had a profound impact on my journey in AI. I was able to significantly build my prompt engineering skills," he said. The university also helped him discover the competition through its Career Services team.
The Global Prompt Engineering Championship saw contestants competing across four categories: arts, video, gaming, and coding. The event provided a platform for talented innovators like Al Marzooqi to showcase their AI capabilities on a global stage.
Looking ahead, Al Marzooqi is eager to apply his skills to industries like healthcare and education. While he has yet to decide whether to turn his emergency response app into a start-up, he remains committed to contributing to the UAE's ambitious AI goals. “I believe my skills can support the UAE’s mission to harness AI for economic growth and social progress,” he added.
As AI continues to evolve rapidly, Al Marzooqi's future in the field appears promising. With a growing interest in AI across industries, his next steps may just be the beginning of his journey toward making a lasting impact, reported Gulf News.
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