Qatari students honoured at Qatar Shell’s NXplorers grand finale

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Qatar Shell celebrated the innovative strengths of Qatari secondar...

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Qatar Shell celebrated the innovative strengths of Qatari secondary and preparatory school students at the grand finale of the NXplorers 2024 programme. The event recognised and honoured students for their groundbreaking projects aimed at addressing societal challenges.

This year’s programme engaged over 400 students and 22 teachers from 12 preparatory and secondary schools across Qatar. The students participated in 25 workshops, where they employed ‘NXthinking’ to work collaboratively on issues we face in society.

In a ceremony graced by esteemed officials and industry experts from Qatar’s education and technology sectors, representatives from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, 12 teams were shortlisted as finalists. The top four winners were announced and awarded at the event.

Students from Zubaida Secondary School for Girls clinched the first prize for their project generates electricity from organic methane gas. The team from Smaisma Secondary School for Boys secured the second prize for their project that reduces oil leaks from offshore stations. The third prize was awarded to Qatar Science and Technology School for Boys for their door-to-door drone service. The fourth prize, the People’s Choice Award, was claimed by the student team from Michael E. Debakey Highschool for their aqua filter project, which received the highest number of votes from event attendees. The top teachers and facilitators of the programme also received recognition.

The NXplorers initiative by Shell empowers students with critical thinking, creativity, and complex problem-solving skills. It encourages them to reimagine the world and address global challenges related to food, water, and energy, with a focus on STEM subjects.