KUWAIT: The Department of Computer Science at the College of Science (Kuwait University), in strategic partnership with the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, one of the centers of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), and the mobile telecommunications company Zain Kuwait, announced the teams that will represent Kuwait in the World Robotics Competition in Dallas, Texas.

The announcement comes after the end of the Kuwait National Robotics Competition, which was held last March with the participation of 32 teams, including 170 students from 11 secondary schools, 13 middle schools, and 6 universities in both public and private institutions. This diverse participation highlighted the overall approach of the competition and its role in bringing together a wide range of young talents.

The competition was organized by 40 volunteers, a jury of eight judges from Kuwait University, Kuwait Technical College, and specialists from the private sector. The teams that qualified for the World Robotics Competition include: (undergraduate teams) Kuwait University, American University of the Middle East; (secondary school teams) Ibn Al Ameed School, Giftedness and Creativity Classes, International English School in Kuwait; (middle school teams) American Baccalaureate School.

This achievement represents an important step in strengthening Kuwait’s position in the field of technological innovation and artificial intelligence at the international level. Through this participation, Kuwaiti teams will compete with more than 1,800 teams from all over the world and in different categories, providing students with a unique opportunity to exchange experiences and learn from diverse cultures. This experience contributes to developing students’ practical and theoretical skills and enhancing their abilities to innovate, think critically, and work in teams.

Preparations are underway at Kuwait University, where students will undergo intensive training programs. This will be supervised by a group of experts and trainers in the Department of Computer Science. This program aims to refine students’ skills and prepare them optimally for international competition. The participation of Kuwait’s teams at these levels is not only an opportunity to showcase their talents and creativity but also a platform to enhance Kuwait’s position, as well as highlight its position as a center of innovation and excellence in the fields of science and technology.

“Through this international presence, we are working to open new horizons for our students, contributing to the development of their academic and career paths in the future,” Dr. Noura Al-Jeri, a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at Kuwait University and Chairperson of the Organizing Committee of the competition, said.

“As we prepare to participate in the International Robotics Competition in Dallas, I can only express my deep pride in the achievements of the teams in the Kuwait National Robotics Competition, and I am pleased to witness the development achieved in the field of robotics. We now have a new challenge and an exceptional opportunity to highlight the position of Kuwait on the global stage in the field of technology and innovation,” she added, adding that participation in this international competition is not only an opportunity to showcase students’ skills but also an important step towards achieving their vision to be a center of innovation. “We are grateful for our strategic partnership with the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity and Zain Kuwait, which have played a pivotal role in supporting our efforts and enabling our students to reach this advanced stage,” she said.