(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
DOHA: Following two days of intense and exhilarating competition at the National Robot Olympiad (NRO) 2015 this past weekend a record 34 student teams from Qatari schools will now qualify for the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) which will be hosted in Qatar for the first time from November 6 – 8.
Hosted by the College of the North Atlantic–Qatar sponsored by Maersk Oil Qatar with the endorsement of the Supreme Education Council and Qatar Petroleum the NRO is the largest science competition in the country.
The teams secured their places at the World Robot Olympiad after distinguishing themselves from a strong field of more than 1000 of the brightest science students in Qatar. A total of 265 teams from more than a hundred schools from across Qatar took part making the 2015 national tournament the largest and most successful National Robot Olympiad to date.
The World Robot Olympiad takes place at the Al Shaqab Indoor Arena. Over three days the 34 teams from Qatar will now compete head-to-head with some of the most talented science students from around the world. More than 3000 participants from around 50 countries will travel to Qatar.
Both the NRO and WRO are highlights of the innovative schools robotics programme GO ROBOT.
Speaking at the event H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada Minister of Energy and Industry said: “It is a landmark event and a unique celebration for the budding talent of the science and technology community of Qatar. This amazing event has brought together the country’s brightest science students who have excelled themselves. I have no doubt that together you represent the very best of Qatar’s science and engineering talent. To fulfil the ambitions of the Qatar National Vision 2030 it is essential that we inspire build and support future generations of scientists and engineers who are passionately engaged in such creative pursuits right from a young age. This is exactly what this event has truly done.”
Sheikh Faisal bin Fahad Al-Thani Deputy Managing Director of Maersk Oil Qatar said: “The World Robot Olympiad is truly a global celebration of science and technology. Hosting it reflects the country’s progress in supporting vital STEM skills and highlights the success of our GO ROBOT programme. The 34 successful teams now have the ideal platform to show the world their technical skills and capabilities. We’re delighted to provide these students with this unique opportunity and to play our part in building science capacity in the country.”
Fawziya Al-Khater Director of the Education Institute Supreme Education Council said: “I’m delighted that we have so many talented teams representing Qatar at the World Robot Olympiad which promises to be a hugely exciting event.Their success demonstrates Qatar’s progress in the development of vitally important science and engineering subjects and skills in line with the plans within the Qatar National Vision 2030. It is a real indication of the impact that the GO ROBOT programme is delivering in supporting these vital skills.”
Dr. Ken MacLeod President College of the North Atlantic –Qatar (CNA-Q) said: “Congratulations to all participants of the National Robot Olympiad! It is clear to see that the GO ROBOT programme has helped develop capable and keen robotics experts in Qatar who are bound to be future trailblazers inthecountry. I am looking forward to seeing the top 34 teams compete next weekend at the World Robot Olympiad held right here in Doha. CNA-Q is proud to host this milestone event showcasing Qatar’s best and brightest minds on the world stage.”
Teams from Qatar progressing to the World Robot Olympiad 2015 this weekend are as follows:
• Regular Category - Elementary Level
o 1st Place - Qatar International School Smart Bot
o 2nd Place - AlKhanssa Primary Girls School Smart Peek team
o 3rd Place - Altaawon Primary School for Girls Al taawon2
o 4th Place - Altaawon Primary School for Girls Al taawon4
o 5th Place - AlKhanssa Primary Girls School Alkhansaa Stars
• Regular Category - Junior Level
o 1st Place - Doha Modern Indian School EUREKA
o 2nd Place - Hamza Bin Abdul Muttalib Independent Preparatory School Hamza_creator2
o 3rd Place - American School of Doha Tin Men
o 4th Place - Independent Team FBI Fantastic Bot In
o 5th Place - Doha Modern Indian School RB3
• Regular Category - Senior Level
o 1st Place - Doha Secondary Independent Boys Electropositivity
o 2nd Place - Omar bin Abdulaziz Secondary School for Boys RoboBoys2
o 3rd Place - Omar bin Abdulaziz Secondary School for Boys RoboBoys1
o 4th Place - Naser Bin Abdulla Secondary Boys Nasser
o 5th Place - Birla Public School CTRL-ALT-DESTROY
• Open Category - Elementary School Level
o 1st Place - Compass International School Pathfinders
o 2nd Place - Abi Ayoob AlAnsari Model Independent Boys Cookies 'N' Cream
o 3rd Place - Maimouna Primary Girls School scoria rocks fetcher
• Open Category - Middle School Level
o 1st Place - Khalid Bin Ahmad Preparatory School For Boys Unknown team
o 2nd Place - Independent Team Ponies and Dragons
o 3rd Place - Salah El Deen Preparatory School for Boys Caves Invaders
• Open Category - High School Level
o 1st Place - American School of Doha The Bricks
o 2nd Place - Mohammad bin Abdul Wahhab Secondary Independent School for Boys MBAW horses
o 3rd Place - Mesaieed International School The Flying Lizards
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o 1st Place - Mohammad bin Abdul Wahhab Secondary Independent School for Boys RoboBarca
o 2nd Place – AbuBakr Assedeeq Preparatory Independent Boys AbuBakre Techno
o 3rd Place - Philippine School Doha PSD RAM
o 4th Place - Salah El Deen Preparatory School for Boys Dim Light
o 5th Place - AlYarmook Preparatory Independent Boys yarmoukies
o 6th Place - Qatar Independent Technical School Gold
• University Regular
o 1st Place - College of the North Atlantic – Qatar Geared
o 2nd Place - College of the North Atlantic – Qatar CNAQ-Troublemakers
o 3rd Place - College of the North Atlantic – Qatar Falcon Bots
o 4th Place - TAMUQ Aggies
The Peninsula