Dubai Culture’s “Schools of Life” Projects Win Silver at Beijing Youth Science Creativity Competition

In a remarkable international achievement, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the success of three student-led scientific innovations under the “Science and Innovation Club” – a key component of its “Schools of Life” initiative – at the 44th Beijing Youth Science Creativity Competition. Held in China, the competition is recognized as Asia’s longest-standing science innovation platform.

The participating UAE students secured three silver medals and second place globally, a feat that underscores Dubai Culture’s mission to cultivate future innovators while enhancing the emirate’s status as a global hub for culture, creativity, and talent development.

The student teams had undergone an eight-week intensive training program hosted at Al Tawar Public Library under the “Impact Track”—one of the central learning pathways in the “Science and Innovation Club.” Guided by expert trainers from the “Basit” Foundation, the students developed impactful AI-driven projects focused on sustainability and societal challenges.

Award-Winning Projects:

• Smart System for Rapid Response to Disasters Using Drones
  Created by Adam Sarhan, Sultan Ahmed Al Marzouqi, Mohammed Ahmed Al Mansouri, and Zeina Mansour under the mentorship of Eng. Mohammed Omran, this project leverages drone technology to quickly identify disaster victims and accelerate rescue efforts.

• Smart Sustainable Irrigation and Filtration System
  Developed by Saif Omar, Sara Ali Majdalawi, Mohamed Hesham, Mohamed Salah, and Mohamed Youssef with Eng. Anas Habboub’s guidance, the system optimizes water usage in agriculture by monitoring soil moisture and filtering water with smart technologies.

• Smart Waste Bin for Sorting Waste Using Artificial Intelligence
  Designed by Matteo Angelo Co Tolentino, Aravu Agarwal, Amin Wahbi, Jumana Al-Eidaroos, Hiam Khalfan, and Alia Saif Ahmed Saeed under Eng. Reem Seribel’s supervision, this bin enhances recycling efforts by automatically identifying and sorting waste materials.

Empowering Young Minds

Eman Al Hammadi, Director of Library Affairs at Dubai Culture, praised the students’ success, calling it a reflection of the Authority’s commitment to investing in youth and transforming libraries into interactive community learning centers.
“This win reflects the importance of the ‘Schools of Life’ initiative and its goal to build creative and life skills in both young people and adults. Through our Impact Path, we blend theory and hands-on experience to prepare youth to represent the UAE globally,” she said.

Participating students hailed from the American School of Creative Science, the International School of Choueifat, and Himaya Schools for Education. Their teamwork, supported by experienced supervisors, highlights the untapped potential of the UAE’s young scientific minds.

This victory not only reinforces the UAE’s growing presence in global science platforms but also celebrates Dubai Culture’s innovative education model that integrates knowledge, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.