The Ministry of Education emphasized on Monday its strategic focus on encouraging student participation in local and international competitions that showcase their talents and honorably represent Kuwait. This aligns with its vision to nurture an innovative generation equipped with 21st-century skills.

The statement came in an official release congratulating Kuwaiti students who won awards at the West Asia SEA-PERCH Underwater Robotics Finals, held April 8-11 at Khalifa University in the UAE, organized in partnership with Kuwait's Public Authority for Youth and Sports.

Key Announcements:

1. Educational Priorities

   • Active support for STEM competitions that develop student innovation

   • International participation reflects the Ministry's commitment to educational excellence

2. Partnership Strategy

   • Strengthening collaborations with youth/science organizations to create stimulating learning environments

   • Holistic skill development across scientific, cultural, and technological fields

3. SEA-PERCH 2024 Winners

Secondary School Division:
 1st Place:

• Thamer Al-Khaldi, Saleh Al-Khaldi, Musab Al-Anzi (Al-Shuja bin Al-Aslam School)

• Abdulwahab Al-Azmi (Tariq Al-Sayed Rajab School)

 2nd Place:

• Mahmoud Al-Dashti (Imam Malik Secondary)

• Saleh Al-Sayrafi (Khalid Saud Al-Zaid Secondary)

• Fatima Al-Sayrafi (Layla Al-Ghafaria Secondary)

 3rd Place:

• Reemas Al-Ilaj, Asia Hashim, Hajar Al-Shammari (Habiba bint Shariq Al-Ansariya School)

Middle School Division:
 1st Place:

• Abdulaziz Al-Azmi (Tariq Al-Sayed Rajab School)

• Mishal Al-Khaldi (Salma bint Qays Al-Ashjai School)

• Sadeq Al-Rasheed (Abu Al-Qasim Al-Shabi School)

 2nd Place:

• Mohammed Al-Kandari, Shihab Al-Kandari (Amer bin Omar School)

 3rd Place:

• Abdullah Al-Fahad, Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi, Abdulrahman Al-Kandari, Mohammed Al-Shammari (Jaafar bin Abi Talib School)