Saudi hobby portal Hawi participates in DGDA activities at Bujairi Terrace

Hawi is participating in activities at Bujairi Terrace in Diriyah to enhance the impact of hobbies in improving quality of life. (@Saudi_Hawi)
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Updated 29 October 2023
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Saudi hobby portal Hawi participates in DGDA activities at Bujairi Terrace

  • The initiative is part of Hawi’s series of introductory trips across the Kingdom
  • It aims to increase awareness of the concept of hobbies and allow visitors to Diriyah and Bujairi Terrace to know more about the services it provides

RIYADH: The national hobby portal, Hawi, is participating in activities at Bujairi Terrace in Diriyah to enhance the impact of hobbies in improving quality of life.

Organized by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority and running until Monday, the initiative is part of Hawi’s series of introductory trips across the Kingdom.

This initiative aims to acquaint people with cultural and historically significant hobbies, exemplified by the Diriyah governorate and, more specifically, Bujairi Terrace.

Through its participation, Hawi aims to increase awareness of the concept of hobbies and allow visitors to Diriyah and Bujairi Terrace to know more about the services it provides.

Visitors of the Hawi pavilion at Bujairi Terrace will explore the cultural and historical hobbies related to poetry, music, falconry, perfume making, pottery painting, stamp collecting, and amusement games such as carrom.

Hawi aims to develop and activate the hobby sector in the Kingdom by establishing hobby clubs, registering memberships, submitting requests for support and clarifying the regulations of the sector.

The portal also allows the reservation of spaces and facilities, enables the holding of training courses and activates community partnerships with local institutions.

The Hawi platform was established by 12 government agencies to encourage the setting up of amateur clubs, register memberships, offer information support on matters such as regulations, booking spaces, and facilities, promote training courses, and help coordinate community partnerships with local institutions.

Details on services, clubs, membership packages and more can be found at hawi.gov.sa, via the portal’s official social media accounts, or by calling 920003039.


Board of Grievances unveils judicial intelligence hackathon to foster innovation

Updated 28 December 2025
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Board of Grievances unveils judicial intelligence hackathon to foster innovation

  • Registration opens on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, and continues through Jan. 20, 2026

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Board of Grievances has opened registration for the Judicial Intelligence Hackathon, the institution’s first competition seeking sustainable solutions that harness cutting-edge technology to improve the efficiency of judicial procedures, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Registration opens on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, and continues through Jan. 20, 2026, as part of efforts to cultivate talent and promote innovation in digital transformation and artificial intelligence in the judicial sector.

The board is calling on industry experts, experienced professionals, and university students to form teams of three to five members. Each team must be led by a Saudi citizen or academic staff member at least 18 years old.

Participants register via a dedicated portal on the board’s digital platform and must submit a preliminary proposal demonstrating practical and legal viability, incorporating advanced technology with appropriate quality standards, and showing innovation relevant to the board's operations with transformative impact and long-term sustainability.

Competition unfolds in two distinct tracks. The first addresses AI applications and creative solutions for administrative justice, tackling challenges such as minimizing procedural errors and offenses during virtual court proceedings and streamlining lawsuit filing classifications.

The second track emphasizes digital innovation enhancing user journeys, focusing on simplifying document submission processes when initiating lawsuits and developing accessibility solutions enabling seniors and people with disabilities to navigate board services more effectively.

Finalists are scheduled to be announced on Jan. 23, 2026, followed by virtual project discussion and presentation sessions on Jan. 28. 

According to the SPA, this methodology for sourcing innovative concepts underscores the dedication of the board’s leadership to advance performance across judicial chambers and administrative divisions while pursuing strategic goals of refining administrative court litigation processes, expediting case resolutions, and establishing competitive leadership in the judicial arena.