Hello Codeforces!

Noon is thrilled to invite you to participate in the first-ever Noon Cake Programming Contest (NCPC)!

Noon is building the future of e-commerce for the Middle East, and we are powered by a world-class engineering team. We're passionate about problem-solving and competitive programming, and we want to celebrate that with the community.

Our problem-setting team includes several ICPC World Finalists and IOI Medalists who have crafted an exciting set of challenges for you. We can't wait for you to try them!

The contest will be held in two phases:

Phase 1: Qualification Round

This round is open to everyone, all around the world! It's your chance to test your skills against a high-quality problem set and have fun.
Date: 2025-01-31
Time: 12:35 EGY (UTC+2)
Duration: 4 hours
Who: Everyone!
Registration: form

Phase 2: Onsite Finals

Based on the results of the Qualification Round, the top 100-200 participants from Egypt will be invited to compete in our exclusive Onsite Finals.
Date: 2026-02-07
Location: TBD
Who: Top 100-200 Egyptian participants from the Qualification Round.

Prizes & Opportunities (Onsite Finals) This is where it gets really exciting. Finalists who compete onsite will be eligible for:
Monetary Prizes: Significant cash prizes for the top-ranking winners and NCPC prizes.
Awesome Swag: All onsite finalists will receive Noon swag.
Career Opportunities at Noon: This is more than just a contest. Top performers in the final round will have a unique, fast-tracked opportunity to interview for full-time positions and internships with Noon's elite engineering team. Come build with us!

We've poured a lot of effort into making this a memorable contest and hope you enjoy the problems. Good luck, and have fun! — The Noon Team