Haider Bahbahani: Kuwait National Robotics Championship Harnesses Youth Potential and Refines Talents

The Acting Dean of the College of Science at Kuwait University, Dr. Haider Bahbahani, affirmed on Sunday that the Kuwait National Robotics Championship represents an investment in the potential of young people, contributing to the discovery, refinement, and preparation of their scientific and engineering talents for participation in international competitions and forums.

Bahbahani stated in a comment during the press conference launching the fourth season of the Kuwait National Robotics Championship (KNRC) for the 2026-2027 academic year that robotics competitions provide a practical environment that integrates theoretical knowledge with design, engineering, programming, and problem-solving, thereby enhancing critical thinking, teamwork, and innovation skills.

He clarified that supporting such initiatives is an investment in youth potential and strengthens their readiness to cope with rapid developments in technology, artificial intelligence, and engineering, emphasizing Kuwait University’s and the College of Science’s commitment to providing an environment that fosters innovation and applied learning.

He praised the role played by the Computer Science Department at the College of Science in launching and sustaining the championship, noting its growing presence across Kuwait, and underscored the importance of partnerships between academic institutions, government entities, and the private sector in supporting youth-oriented initiatives.

He noted that Kuwait University, represented by the Computer Science Department at the College of Science, organizes the championship in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Public Authority for Youth and Sports. He pointed out that the previous edition saw the participation of approximately 150 teams and more than 600 students from various age groups.

He explained that the championship includes a series of practical competitions linked to global events, most notably the VEX Robotics competition, which qualifies participating teams for the World Championship in the United States, alongside the Aerial Drone Competition, which qualifies participants for global contests, and the Open Innovation Competition. He added that registration remains open from today until the 30th of this month.

For her part, Noura Al-Mutairi, a technical coordinator in chemistry and representative of the Ministry of Education, stated in a press comment that launching the championship through a partnership between the public and private sectors embodies the importance of strategic cooperation in supporting students, nurturing their potential and creativity, and equipping them with essential future skills, thereby contributing to the development of a generation capable of innovation and competing on various platforms.

For his part, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Youth and Sports, Bashar Abdullah, said in a similar comment that the championship reflects Kuwait’s vision of investing in young minds and demonstrates the belief that youth represent the nation’s true wealth. He noted that the integrated efforts of government, academic, and private sector institutions contribute to building a youth environment capable of facing future challenges.

Abdullah added that the championship serves as a national platform to highlight the talents of Kuwaiti youth in science, technology, and engineering, refine their skills, and enable them to actively participate in the path of sustainable development, reaffirming the Authority’s continued support for initiatives and entities focused on youth.

The championship is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Public Authority for Youth and Sports, with a strategic partnership with Zain Kuwait and Al-Sayer Group, a gold sponsorship from Warba Bank, and an educational partnership with Kuwait Technical College and Kuwait College of Science and Technology.