The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) held a hackathon in Dubai to foster AI-led innovation in the tax sector.
The hackathon, titled ‘InnoTAX 2025 AI Hackathon’, aimed to develop innovative technological solutions to address challenges in the tax sector while fostering collaboration and innovation between the public and private sectors.
During the event, held as part of the UAE Innovation Month and the Year of Community, the FTA highlighted the participating projects and innovative technological solutions aimed at leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing to enhance tax services.
The Hackathon targeted a diverse group of participants, including developers, AI specialists, designers, and data scientists, as well as university students, researchers, faculty members, entrepreneurs, tax experts, and fintech innovators.
Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, said the hackathon reflected the Authority’s dedication to fostering innovation in taxation by leveraging the latest artificial intelligence technologies and developing innovative technological solutions to address challenges in the sector.
“Through the innovative ideas and projects presented, we aim to support the advancement of the UAE’s tax system,” he said.
FTA said on the final day of the Hackathon, it received many project submissions.
A panel consisting of experts and representatives from the Authority evaluated the proposed projects and solutions, recognising the top three innovative solutions, it said.
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