ITC awards Cyber Saber Hackathon 2019 winners

Integrated Telecom Company (ITC) honored the winners.
Updated 16 September 2019
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ITC awards Cyber Saber Hackathon 2019 winners

Forty-six men and 80 women participated in the Cyber Saber Hackathon, held alongside the 7th Middle East and North Africa Information Security Conference (MENAISC) 2019 at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention.

Integrated Telecom Company (ITC) honored the winners. The winning team Blackfoxs, with participants from several universities, was awarded SR25,000 ($6,710) while rm rf from King Abdul Aziz University was awarded SR15,000 after coming second. IAU_ROOT from Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University was awarded SR10,000 for coming in the third place.

SEU_Rang3rs from the Saudi Electronic University came in the fourth place and won a prize of SR10,000, while SubSeven and p0pUps, both from Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, came in the fifth and sixth places respectively, winning a prize of SR10,000 each.

Ghassan Itani, CEO of ITC, sponsor of the hackathon, said: “Being a technology company, we believe that the future will be more connected, integrated and smarter, which presents an added IT security challenge, which we must be prepared for.”

“It is for this reason that we sponsored the Cyber Saber Hackathon as it represented an exciting opportunity for students to apply what they learned and gain new and hands-on experiences,” he added.

Samer Omar, CEO of VirtuPort — organizer of the Cyber Saber Hackathon, said the third edition of the hackathon witnessed a strong competition among Saudi students from both public and private universities.


Kingdom Centre’s comprehensive upgrade nears completion

Updated 05 January 2026
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Kingdom Centre’s comprehensive upgrade nears completion

Chairwoman of the Board of Kingdom Centre Nada Alateegi announced that the final phase of the comprehensive upgrade and redevelopment works at the iconic Riyadh landmark has neared completion.

Kingdom Centre was never intended to be just a shopping destination or a business hub, Alateegi said, but rather a space to deliver exceptional experiences. The experience is now being elevated to a new level of luxury that seamlessly brings together refined hospitality, high-end retail, and world-class business environments. 

She said that Kingdom Centre, inaugurated in 2001, commenced its modernization project in April 2023. The project is being implemented in partnership with a group of top-tier global designers and renowned contractors, and led by the Kingdom Centre management team, to ensure the highest standards of quality and precision.

The upgrades were carried out in accordance with the best safety practices, while maintaining uninterrupted operations and ensuring visitors’ comfort and safety are preserved throughout, Alateegi said. This approach reflects the vision and directives of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and has contributed to the center receiving several awards, including its recognition for “visionary design and development.”

She added that Kingdom Centre had installed the largest fully integrated digital screen on Kingdom Tower facades, operated exclusively in partnership with digital advertising and media solutions leader Rotana Signs. The screen serves as an international showcase reflecting Riyadh’s evolution and its growing global standing.

Kingdom Centre is also home to the Four Seasons Hotel, one of the world’s most prestigious hospitality brands, in addition to VOX Cinemas, purpose-designed to world-class specifications guided by the center’s management vision. 

Moreover, Kingdom Centre introduced Al-Mamlaka Social Dining zone, which has become one of the region’s leading dining experiences and a model for other investors. Conceived by the center’s management to elevate the visitor experience, the Social Dining concept has been officially registered as the intellectual property of Kingdom Centre.

Kingdom Centre has also launched a mobile application and a dedicated visitor loyalty program offering a range of benefits. This initiative is part of the center’s digital transformation strategy and aims to strengthen long-term engagement with visitors.

Kingdom Centre’s management remains committed to setting a leading example for the sector, delivering innovative experiences that support Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions and align with Saudi Vision 2030, Alateegi added.