Through the participation of Kuwait University, represented by the Department of Technology at the College of Education

The participation of Kuwait University in the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2025, hosted in Singapore, resulted in the State of Kuwait winning first place in the category of Best Implementation of an Educational Program aimed at empowering the community in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. The competition witnessed broad international participation from teams representing more than 100 countries around the world.
Kuwait University’s participation came through the College of Education – Department of Instructional Technology, where Dr. Suad Al-Furaih and Dr. Abdullah Al-Failakawi contributed to the design and implementation of the educational programs presented in the winning category. They also provided academic and pedagogical support to the national teams, which enhanced the quality of the submitted projects and elevated Kuwait’s representation in this global forum.
Kuwait University also distinguished itself at the level of international judging in the Olympiad through the participation of Abdulaziz Faisal Al-Saeed, a student from the College of Science – Department of Mathematics, who served as an international judge. He took part in managing several competition events, showcasing excellence that reflects the confidence of the organizing committee in the competencies of Kuwait University’s national youth.
The organizing committee of the World Robot Olympiad commended the scientific and academic contributions of the University’s representatives and their role in the success of the event and in strengthening Kuwait’s presence in this edition of the championship. The committee emphasized that such participation serves as a model of effective integration between national educational institutions and international organizations specializing in technology and innovation.
This participation aligns with Kuwait University’s commitment to supporting students and faculty members in joining international scientific competitions and events, and reinforces the University’s role in promoting the culture of robotics and artificial intelligence, while empowering society with future skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).