Application Open for the Arab Young Girl and Technology Award

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 19 May 2026

Ministry of Family, Women, Children, and the Elderly Announces Launch of Arab Women Organization's Young Arab Girl and Technology Award

Call for Applications Now Open for 2026 Edition

The Ministry of Family, Women, Children, and the Elderly has announced the launch of the Arab Women Organization's Young Arab Girl and Technology Award, as per a press release issued on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. This ambitious initiative aims to encourage young Arab girls to pursue careers in information and communication technologies.

Empowering Women and Society through Digital Innovation

By promoting the emergence of innovative digital solutions, the award seeks to harness technology for the benefit of women and society, while fostering a spirit of innovation among young creators. For this year's edition, applicants are invited to design an online awareness campaign or develop an innovative mobile application or website.

Project Themes and Eligibility Criteria

The project submitted must align with the competition's themes, leveraging technological tools to address a concrete problem affecting women in the Arab region and contributing to their empowerment. The competition is open to young Arab girls aged 8-11, 12-17, and 18-24 years old.

Application Deadline and Further Information

Interested candidates have until August 31, 2026, to submit their applications. All participation modalities, eligibility criteria, and detailed themes are available on the official website of the Arab Women Organization.