Under the patronage and in the presence of the Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Minister of Finance, and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Subaih Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem, and with the participation of the Representative of the President of Kuwait University, Prof. Dina Musaed Al-Mailem, and the Vice President for Academic Support Services, Dr. Abdullah Al-Mutawa, the Engineering Training and Alumni Center at the College of Engineering and Petroleum, Kuwait University, in cooperation with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, organized the 49th Engineering Design Exhibition.
The exhibition was held from 7 to 8 January 2026 at Sabah Al-Salem University City as an academic event reflecting engineering education outcomes and strengthening communication between the University and various state sectors. The event was attended by university leadership, a number of college deans, faculty members, and representatives of KFAS. The exhibition aimed to showcase students’ projects, support innovation, enhance engagement with alumni and public and private sector institutions, and highlight the University’s role in preparing national competencies that meet development and labor market requirements.
In his remarks, the Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Petroleum, Dr. Adel Hussein Malalah, welcomed His Excellency Dr. Subaih Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem, as well as faculty members and students. He expressed his pleasure and honor in participating in the 49th Engineering Design Exhibition, which featured 45 innovative engineering projects presented by male and female students of the College. He explained that the exhibition represents the culmination of continuous academic and practical efforts and reflects the high level of creativity and excellence demonstrated by the College’s students.
He emphasized that the exhibition is not limited to displaying engineering projects, but rather serves as a scientific platform that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, highlighting students’ ability to employ the skills and knowledge they have acquired to address real-world challenges and develop innovative designs that serve society and align with the requirements of sustainable development. He further noted the pivotal role of the College of Engineering and Petroleum in preparing national cadres capable of making effective contributions to scientific and technological progress and building a promising future for the State of Kuwait. He concluded by extending his appreciation to academic and administrative staff, supporting entities and partners, commending the efforts of the participating students, and expressing his hope that the event would serve as a catalyst for further innovation and excellence across engineering disciplines.
The exhibition also witnessed the honoring of winning students by His Excellency Dr. Subaih Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem, Prof. Dina Musaed Al-Mailem, Dr. Abdullah Al-Mutawa, Dr. Adel Hussein Malalah, Dr. Essam Al-Ruqobah, Director of the Engineering Training and Alumni Center, Dr. Fahad Al-Fadhli, Deputy Director General for Scientific Programs at KFAS, along with department heads.
A number of awards sponsored by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences were presented for the Best Engineering Project, covering the following departments: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management Systems, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Computer Engineering.
The winners of the KFAS Award from each department were as follows:
First: Mechanical Engineering Department
First Place:
Project: P.R.I.S.M
Supervisor: Dr. Jassim Baroon
Students:
Yousef Tareq Al-Qattan, Ahmed Salah Salem, Ali Ahmed Jassim, and Mohammed Mutlaq Al-Rashidi.
Second: Civil Engineering Department
First Place:
Project: Kuwait Sand Control and Environmental Protection Program
Supervisor: Prof. Fahad Al-Rukaibi
Students:
Haya Khaled Al-Bariki, Sara Saad Al-Azmi, Sheikha Ali Al-Mutairi, Ghalla Fahad Al-Mutairi, Fajr Abdulaziz Mallah, and Maha Khaled Al-Dosari.
Third: Electrical Engineering Department
First Place:
Project: Design and Development of a Semi-Autonomous Beach Cleaning Robot for Shoreline Operation
Supervisor: Dr. Hamad Al-Roughani
Students:
Farah Rashid Al-Shabou, Bibi Najah Al-Baghli, and Sara Fahad Al-Azmi.
Fourth: Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management Systems Department
Project: A Walkable Shadadiya
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Al-Khudir
Students:
Reem Abdulqader Al-Furaih, Ruqayya Ziyad Al-Shalfan, and Lulwa Osama Abduljalil.
Fifth: Chemical Engineering Department
First Place:
Project: The Blue Shield
Supervisor: Dr. Sulaiman Al-Qallaf
Students:
Zainab Ahmed Al-Saleh, Reema Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi, Ghalla Talal Al-Husseini, and Nora Saad Al-Subaie.
Sixth: Petroleum Engineering Department
First Place:
Project: Reservoir Conformance Control in the Wara Formation, Burgan Field: Addressing High Heterogeneity in Kuwaiti Reservoirs
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdullah
Students:
Shouq Al-Rashidi, Al-Anoud Al-Otaibi, Badriya Al-Yaqoub, Deema Al-Rashidi, and Haya Al-Wutaid.
Seventh: Computer Engineering Department
First Place:
Project: EmaraTech
Supervisor: Dr. Saed Abed
Students:
Haifa Al-Reihan, Hessa Al-Ghanem, Shahad Al-Mahri, Fatima Al-Rashidi, and Fouz Al-Hajri.
In addition, His Excellency Dr. Subaih Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem was honored, along with the main sponsor of the exhibition, the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, represented by Dr. Fahad Al-Fadhli, as well as the exhibition sponsors, in recognition of their role in the success of this academic event. A documentary video was also presented, highlighting the journey of the College of Engineering and Petroleum and the Engineering Design Exhibition, and showcasing key projects and participations.
Following the award ceremony, attendees toured the exhibition booths to review students’ projects, which reflected an advanced level of innovation and practical application. The exhibition included participation from several national institutions and engineering companies, reaffirming the importance of partnership between the University and productive sectors, and demonstrating Kuwait University’s commitment—through the College of Engineering and Petroleum—to supporting engineering creativity and linking academic education with development needs and labor market demands.