Under the auspices of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the 13th edition of the Bahrain National Robotics Competition concluded, with dignitaries including His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Deputy Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, the Education Minister, in attendance.
Themed 'Allies of the Earth', the competition was jointly organized by the Ministry of Education and Britus Education, the national coordinator of the World Robotics Olympiad. Dr. Juma expressed gratitude to HH Shaikh Khalid for his continual backing of Bahraini talent and the kingdom's youth and sports movement. He also highlighted the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the government led by HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, and Prime Minister, towards Bahraini youth.
Dr. Juma noted a significant increase in participation this year, with 354 students from public and private schools, forming 118 teams, compared to 294 students and 89 teams in the previous edition. He commended Britus Education for their collaboration in organizing the event and hosting qualifying rounds, and extended gratitude to sponsors and committees.
Fatima Ahmed Kamal, CEO of Britus Education, expressed pride in hosting 11 national competitions as the World Robotics Olympiad's national coordinator since 2023. She elaborated on this year's theme, emphasizing the relationship between human activities and the environment, and the role of robots in promoting eco-friendly practices.
Kamal underscored the benefits of participating in such competitions, citing the development of skills in creative thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and hands-on experience with modern technology. Overall, the event highlighted Bahrain's commitment to nurturing innovation and STEM education, with a focus on leveraging robotics to address real-world challenges and foster sustainable development.
