Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has concluded the 11th edition of the National Robotics Olympiad, which took place over three days under the supervision of the Information Technology Department in the Educational Guidance Administration. The event saw wide participation from schools across the country.
According to Qatar News Agency, a total of 160 public schools participated, with more than 265 teams comprising nearly 750 students, all under the theme “Future of Robotics.” The event also featured the involvement of 110 judges from various evaluation committees.
Director of the Educational Guidance Administration at MoEHE, Maryam Naaman Al Emadi, noted that the Olympiad showcased a vibrant display of creativity, hard work, and ambition. She added that robots are not just mechanical devices, but extensions of the students’ minds and their aspirations for the future of Qatar and a more advanced world.
Al Emadi emphasized that the participants demonstrated critical thinking, teamwork, and innovation skills. She highlighted that the competitions are not the end but rather the beginning of broader horizons and wider creative possibilities. She also expressed her gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the Olympiad, including students, teachers, school principals, administrators, technicians, judges, and parents.
At the conclusion of the event, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs, Maha Zayed Al Ruwaili, awarded the winners of the various competitions. Al Wakra Secondary School took first place and earned a spot in the upcoming open championship, scheduled for the end of October in Saudi Arabia.
Additionally, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs inaugurated an exhibition featuring a range of robots and listened to a detailed explanation from the students about the operation of each robot. The Olympiad saw competitions between boys and girls from primary, middle, and secondary school levels. School teams showcased their innovative capabilities in problem-solving and technical skills related to robotics and artificial intelligence through various contests.