The prestigious Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award has revealed 50 winners in its tenth annual "Capture Kuwait" competition, held in partnership with Al Sadu House. This special edition coincides with:

• The Award's 25th Silver Jubilee

• Kuwait City's UNESCO designation as a Creative City for Sadu Weaving

Competition Highlights:
💰 $50,000 in total prizes distributed among winners
🌍 57,000 participants from 53 countries (38,000 qualified for final draw)
📱 Multi-platform entries via award programs and social media channels
🎥 Transparent live drawing conducted on Reflz platform

Key Statements:

Bassam Al-Shammari, Award Trustee:
"This global participation reinforces Kuwait's cultural presence worldwide, making the competition a civilizational bridge between nations. By merging heritage with technology, we've attracted unprecedented engagement from Kuwait, Arab states, and beyond."

Shorooq Al-Sayegh, Al Sadu Cooperative Society:
"The phenomenal public response reflects genuine interest in Kuwait's history and culture. This collaboration has added new cultural dimensions to Sadu heritage, blending ancestral pride with modern achievements."

Historical Context:
Launched in 2010 as "National Culture & Informatics", the competition has evolved through themes including:

• Religious Culture & IT (2012)

• Cybersecurity (2014)

• Humanitarian Kuwait (2016)

• Artificial Intelligence (2018)

• Educational Technology (2020)

• Digital Health (2022)

Cultural Significance:
The 2024 edition uniquely:

1. Showcases Kuwait's UNESCO-recognized Sadu textile tradition

2. Demonstrates digital innovation in cultural preservation

3. Positions Kuwait as an Arab/global hub for creative informatics