Bahbahani: "National Robotics" Competition Invests in Youth Potential at International Forums

Dr. Haider Bahbahani, Acting Dean of the College of Science at Kuwait University, affirmed that the Kuwait National Robotics Championship represents an investment in the potential of youth, contributing to the discovery, refinement, and qualification of their scientific and engineering talents for participation in international competitions and forums. He noted that the event’s competitions provide an applied environment that integrates theoretical knowledge with design, engineering, programming, and problem-solving.

Speaking to the press during the press conference launching the fourth season of the Kuwait National Robotics Championship (KNRC) for the 2026-2027 academic year, Bahbahani stated that the championship enhances students’ critical thinking, teamwork, and innovation skills, while supporting their readiness to cope with rapid advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, and engineering. He emphasized that supporting such initiatives constitutes an investment in youth potential, reaffirming Kuwait University’s and the College of Science’s commitment to providing an environment that fosters innovation and applied learning. He commended the role played by the Department of Computer Science at the College of Science in launching and sustaining the championship, noting its growing presence across Kuwait.

He underscored the importance of partnerships between academic institutions, government entities, and the private sector in supporting youth-oriented initiatives, clarifying that Kuwait University, represented by the Department of Computer Science at the College of Science, organizes the championship in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Public Authority for Youth and Sports.

The previous edition of the championship saw the participation of approximately 150 teams and more than 600 students from various age groups. He pointed out that the new season’s competitions include several applied contests linked to global events. Notable competitions include the VEX Robotics Championship, which qualifies participating teams for the World Championship in the United States, the Aerial Drone Competition, which qualifies participants for global contests, and the Open Innovation Challenge. Registration for the championship remains open until October 30.

For her part, Noura Al-Mutairi, a representative of the Ministry of Education and a technical coordinator for Chemistry, emphasized 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 competition on various platforms.

On his part, Bishr Abdullah, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Youth and Sports, stated 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 combined 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 empower them to actively participate in 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 strategic partnerships from Zain Kuwait and Al-Sayer Group, a gold sponsorship from Warba Bank, and an educational partnership with Kuwait Technical College and the Kuwait College of Science and Technology.