RIYADH: The Saudi Skills National Competition launched its mobile robotics challenge in Al-Ahsa on Tuesday, bringing together 40 talented young men and women from across the Kingdom.
The participants are from six leading educational institutions. The challenge is organized by the Technical and Vocational Training Corp.
Abdullah Al-Dahilan, senior competition secretary, said that the five-day event serves as a gateway to broader opportunities, with winners qualifying for Gulf, Asian and international championships, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Contestants are being evaluated by certified experts and judges from Saudi Arabia and Russia, the SPA reported.
Successful participants will represent the Kingdom in regional and international competitions in 2025 as part of the WorldSkills Competition framework.
“Our mission is to nurture local and national talents through programs that meet international standards,” Al-Dahilan said.
Similar competitions are taking place at technical colleges, institutes and schools across major cities including Riyadh, Makkah, Qassim, Jubail and Al-Ahsa.
The competitions cover various technical fields, from electrical installations and electronics to graphic design, web design, mobile robotics, fashion design and welding.
Under the guidance of 16 trainers, participants will complete 50 hours of intensive training during the competition.
The event will end with an awards ceremony recognizing three winners in both junior and youth categories.
