Kuwait city: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Public Relations Manager Shamael Al-Sharikh announced that KPC's support for the World Robotics Olympiad (WRO) branch in Kuwait aligns with its institutional values centered on innovation and human capital development. This announcement was made during a press conference organized by the corporation at its headquarters, in collaboration with WRO-KUWAIT, to launch a program supporting schools participating in the competition, funded and sponsored by KPC.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Al-Sharikh emphasized that the partnership represents a strategic step towards empowering Kuwaiti youth and encouraging creativity in future sectors such as artificial intelligence and digital technology. She detailed that KPC's support includes launching a program to equip four schools across Kuwait with modern robotics labs and training tools, which will enable students to develop creative thinking and innovation skills.
Official organizer of WRO-KUWAIT, Hamidah Rahimi, highlighted the organization's aim to elevate Kuwait's global standing in educational robotics. She noted that this year's strategy focuses on engaging schools and parents in the competition. Rahimi also announced the launch of Kuwait's first national robotics workshop, supported by KPC, featuring over 250 participants from various nationalities and age groups. She acknowledged KPC's continuous support and sponsorship since WRO-KUWAIT began organizing the Olympic competition in Kuwait, and mentioned that the conditions for participation in the upcoming World Robotics Olympiad - Kuwait competition will be announced on January 15.