Madinah: The "Asaqefah Innovation Sandbox" program kicked off on Monday in Madinah, aiming to enable university students in Saudi Arabia to develop innovative technological solutions that enhance the experience of visitors to the city.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the initiative is organized by Asaqefah business development company in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and in collaboration with the College of Computing and Information Systems at the Islamic University of Madinah. It utilizes emerging technologies and AI applications.

The program offers an integrated experimental environment designed to help participants turn their innovative ideas into applicable prototypes and solutions. It seeks to strengthen technical skills, bridge academic learning with practical application, and align with current trends in innovation and digital transformation.

At its core, the program aims to support university innovators and enable them to leverage modern technologies to develop solutions that improve visitor services, while promoting the use of AI and emerging technologies to address challenges and deliver more efficient services.

The initiative forms part of Asaqefah's efforts to support the technology innovation ecosystem, build effective partnerships between academic and technical sectors, and empower national talent to develop impactful solutions that serve visitors and enhance service quality.