A learning experience for Oman students at Mexico robotics competition

Muscat: In the heart of Mexico City, student teams from more than 175 countries – including Oman – spent three days competing and collaborating at the international robotics competition, “FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Global Challenge”.

This year’s theme was “Energy Impact,” with national teams competing in a robotics game that involved delivering various types of fuel to power plants and building transmission networks.

Shell is a silver sponsor of the FIRST Global Challenge this year. Muna Al Shukaili, General Manager of External Relations at Shell Development Oman, said, “We are committed to inspiring and supporting the next generation of Omani scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, who I am confident will go and make a change in the world. Through supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics programmes, we are creating opportunities for Oman’s ambitious youth to be part of a generation that will work to solve today’s energy-related problems.

“Programmes such as the ‘FIRST Global Challenge’ enable youth to satisfy their curiosity whilst channelling their talent into a career to drive innovation and economic growth for the country.”

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