Launch of the Fourth Season of the Kuwait National Robotics Championship

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

Speaking at a press conference during the launch of the fourth season of the Kuwait National Robotics Championship (KNRC) for the 2026-2027 academic year, Bahbahani stated that robotics competitions provide an applied environment that integrates theoretical knowledge with design, engineering, programming, and problem-solving, thereby enhancing critical thinking, teamwork, and innovation skills. He emphasized that supporting such initiatives is an investment in youth potential, bolstering their readiness to cope with rapid advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, and engineering. He reaffirmed Kuwait University’s and the College of Science’s commitment to providing an environment that fosters innovation and applied learning.

Bahbahani praised the role of the Computer Science Department 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. 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 added that the previous edition saw the participation of approximately 150 teams and over 600 students from various age groups.

The championship features several applied competitions linked to global events, most notably the VEX Robotics competition, which qualifies participating teams for the World Championship in the United States, as well as the Aerial Drone Competition, which qualifies participants for global contests, and the Open Innovation Competition. Registration for participation remains open from today until the 30th of the current month.

For her part, Noura Al-Mutairi, a chemistry technical coordinator at the Ministry of Education, stated in a press statement 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 helping to prepare a generation capable of innovation and competition on various platforms.

In a similar statement, Bishr Abdullah, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Youth and Sports, said that the championship reflects Kuwait’s vision of investing in young minds and demonstrates the belief that youth constitute the nation’s true wealth. He pointed out 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 their active participation in the journey of sustainable development. He confirmed 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 from 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.