Anusha Asim and Team Win PowerHack UAE 2025 with Innovative Travel Chatbot

On February 23, 2025, Anusha Asim and her talented team achieved a remarkable milestone by securing 1st place at PowerHack UAE 2025, the region’s first-ever Microsoft Power Platform hackathon. This two-day event, organised by the Power Platform User Group UAE, brought together a diverse group of developers, designers, students, and professionals, all competing to create impactful real-world business solutions using Microsoft Power Platform tools.

The Winning Solution: Rihal—A Smart Travel Companion

Anusha’s team captivated the judges and audience with their groundbreaking project, Rihal, a chatbot designed specifically for the travel and tourism industry. Leveraging the power of Copilot Virtual Agent, Power BI, and SharePoint, Rihal is set to revolutionise the way travellers explore the UAE.