Two Kuwaiti teams, 'Buraq Racing' and 'Wave Racing', participate in Singapore STEM Racing Formula 1 for Schools championship
Two Kuwaiti teams representing Kuwait in the global STEM Racing finals in Singapore, supported by the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Coinciding with the Formula 1 World Finals in Singapore, the Barq Racing and Mouj Racing teams traveled to Singapore to compete in the STEM Racing World Finals, representing the State of Kuwait with support from the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity, one of the centers under the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences. This qualification followed their successful securing of spots in the finals after competing in the local championship held in Kuwait last July.
The teams’ journey over the past months represented a comprehensive experience combining training and practical application. Students took charge of various aspects of preparing their teams and projects, from designing and manufacturing miniature racing cars using advanced technologies to developing marketing strategies, managing resources, and presenting their projects to judging panels. These stages provided students with an experience that mirrors the responsibilities and roles required by professional motorsport teams.
The Barq Racing team comprises Abdulrahman Al-Rifai, Khaled Al-Khalidi, Ali Mohammed Al-Musbah, Ahmed Al-Basman, and Abdulwahab Al-Mutairi. The Mouj Racing team includes Hussein Safar, Abdulwahab Al-Sallal, Sheikha Al-Duaiji, Nasser Al-Qutami, Saud Al-Khalidi, and Fawaz Ali Al-Dahi.
The team members are now preparing to compete against a select group of student teams from various countries, in an opportunity to test their projects and skills on an international stage. Kuwait’s participation in the global finals is an extension of the local competitions that allowed students to work within specialized teams and assume multiple responsibilities encompassing engineering, administrative, and media-related roles.
By advancing to the global stage, the students continue a training path focused on initiative, precision in execution, and the ability to work under real competitive conditions. The teams’ qualification for the world finals reflects the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity’s commitment to providing practical spaces for youth to test their capabilities and broaden their horizons in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The center looks forward to an outstanding performance by both teams in Singapore, wishing the students success in the competitions and hoping they represent the State of Kuwait with distinction at this global forum.
