Over 700 teams from 200 schoolsparticipate in 16th SchoolRobotics Competition

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Doha: The 16th School Robotics Competition kicked off on Sunday with the participation of over 700 teams representing more than 200 public and private schools nationwide with the increase of 35 percent participation compared to 2023.

The event is organized by the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC) of the Ministry of Sports and Youth in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and supported by the Social & Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM).

Agencies Athens: HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Qatar’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, held a meeting with Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, Oil and Environment Minister of Bahrain amd Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, on the sidelines of the ninth UN Our Ocean Conference, held in Athens, Greece, under the theme “Our Ocean… an Ocean of Potential”. Dr. Bin Daina welcomed the Qatari minister, highlighting the fraternal relations between the two countries and their peoples, Bahrain News Agency reports. He stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral, as well as regional and international cooperation in the environmental and climate fields to achieve sustainable development goals and climate security. The Qatari Minister of Environment and Climate Change lauded the Qatar-Bahrain relations, affirming his interest in developing bilateral cooperation and coordination in the fields related to preserving the environment and climate security. He wished the kingdom continued success in the environment and climate action.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister of Sports and Youth HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at MoE HE Maha Zayed Al Ruwaili, alongside a host of officials and departments directors.

The Minister toured the sections of the 7th scientific exhibition associated with the competition which showcases the creative innovations of the participating students. The event includes traditional contests such as robotics (explore and discover) and others with their elementary and advanced sections.

Challenge and competition tracks are the best way to exhibit the participants’ capabilities and hone their skills. The school championship is considered the most important event given the fact that previous editions have demonstrated the superb capabilities of students, and this gathering underscores the clearest indication of a promising future for optimism, said Al Ruwaili.

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