The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ICT Department) announces the launch of the 6th edition of Arab Code Week (2026), under the theme “Artificial Intelligence in the Service of Arab Tourism.”
This initiative is part of ALECSO’s ongoing efforts to promote digital literacy, strengthen programming and innovation skills among young people across the Arab world, and encourage the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern technologies in support of sustainable development.
The choice of this theme aims to encourage teachers and students to explore the promising opportunities offered by modern technologies to develop the tourism sector in the Arab world. It also seeks to showcase the rich natural, cultural, and heritage assets of Arab countries, while raising awareness of the importance of preserving and promoting Arab cultural heritage through innovative digital tools.
The theme encourages participants to develop innovative digital solutions and projects that make use of programming and AI in various fields, most notably:
- Promoting Arab landmarks and tourist destinations: Developing smart applications and platforms to introduce archaeological, historical, and natural sites.
- Enhancing interactive tourism experiences: Using virtual reality, augmented reality, and virtual tours.
- Smart tourist guidance: Designing virtual assistants and multilingual chatbots to guide tourists and provide tourism-related information.
- Promoting Arab cultural and civilizational heritage: Producing innovative digital content that highlights the diversity of Arab identity, customs, and traditional crafts.
- Supporting sustainable tourism: Creating digital solutions that foster ecotourism and responsible tourism, while contributing to the preservation of natural resources and heritage sites.
In this context, ALECSO is preparing to launch a series of online training sessions during November 2026. These sessions are designed to equip teachers and students with the skills and tools needed to develop innovative projects in AI and programming, particularly in their applications to the tourism sector.
The training sessions will be recorded and made available through the official Arab Code Week website throughout the competition period, allowing the largest possible number of participants from across Arab countries to benefit from them.
The official opening of the 6th edition is scheduled for early December 2026.
January 13, 2027, will be the final deadline for project submissions, while the announcement of the results is scheduled for February 2027.
ALECSO invites all teachers, students, and educational institutions across Arab countries to actively participate in this edition and benefit from the training, learning, competition, and creative opportunities it offers, while showcasing the talents and potential of Arab youth and strengthening their presence in the fields of programming and artificial intelligence.
To follow the latest updates and announcements regarding training sessions, competitions, registration dates, and participation, please visit:
- Official Arab Code Week website: https://arabcodeweek.alecso.org/
- Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/arabcodeweek
ALECSO looks forward to making this edition a distinguished Arab platform for digital creativity and innovation, as well as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise among teachers and students across Arab countries, while harnessing AI to serve Arab tourism and showcase the rich cultural and civilizational heritage of the Arab world.
