The Gas Processing Centre (GPC) at the College of Engineering, Qatar University (QU,) recently concluded the 8th Gasna Competition for Schools for 2021-2022, sponsored by ExxonMobil.
The closing ceremony was attended by Dr Khaled Kamal Naji, dean of the College of Engineering, and Dr Mohamed Ali Saleh Saad, director of the GPC, representing Qatar University, Rashid al-Hajri from ExxonMobil, Noora al-Mannai from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, as well as the winning schools, the competition's judges and event organisers.
Dr Naji said in his speech, “The competition aims to enhance understanding and awareness of the importance of the gas industry in Qatar’s economy and future. Therefore, we need today's youth to be passionate about studying engineering and technology to qualify them to lead this vital field for Qatar and the world. This competition will help students achieve that dream and encourage the next generation of engineers and scientists to embrace Qatar’s vision and translate it into reality.”
Dr Naji thanked the event sponsor, ExxonMobil, and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for their continuous support.
“ExxonMobil is pleased to be part of the 8th Gasna Competition. We became a supporter of this wonderful programme in 2010 and in the years since, we have seen it grow to reach many students who have gone on to work in Qatar’s energy sector and contributed to its development,” said al-Hajri, facilities adviser at ExxonMobil Qatar.
“The Gasna competition provides insight into the energy sector and how it operates, as well as the technology that is used in real life situations related to production and environmental protection. As a pillar of Qatar’s economy and also one of the largest in the world, the energy sector is vital to the lives of people across the globe. Thanks to the dedication and efforts of the nation’s educators and programmes like this competition, Qatar is nurturing a skilled workforce for strong, sustainable and balanced growth,” he added.
In her speech, al-Mannai said: “We are concluding++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ our Gasna competition in a collaboration among all segments of the society. This competition is one of the important steps in developing scientific and practical skills, developing future generations, and enhancing their knowledge on the main natural resources in Qatar. This competition contributes to encouraging students to study and participate in the field of natural gas and associated technologies related to its products. Therefore, we hope that such competitions will be the good seed to spread awareness of the importance of natural resources and their components for Qatar in its quest to achieve sustainable development.
"These components works in harmony to achieve distinct integrated learning outcomes based on projects that combine culture and education, and link them with the local and international community in order to achieve the basic values, goals and objectives of the national framework of the Qatari curriculum.”
???????????????????????????????????????Dr GPC director said, “The competition displayed (SAW) ______________________________ participation from students at different levels in different format such as videos, models and posters as well performances. The contributions showed the potential of students in developing ideas pertaining to gas usage and indicated the awareness of young generation to environmental issues related to the gas industry.”
Two-hundred schools registered for the competition, and 144 schools participated in four categories: students from KG to grade 4; grades 5 and 6; grades 7 to 9; and grades 10 to 12.
The first category included plays that were videotaped and sent to the judging team, while the second category involved prototypes that were presented via previously recorded videos.
Students in the third and fourth categories participated with either an educational poster or a prototype of a project related to gas processing and environment conservation.
The first place in category 1 was won by Amjad International School, followed by Philippine School Doha in second and Al-Khuzama Kindergarten and third.
In the second category, Philippine School Doha won the first place, followed by Amjad International School in second and DPS-Modern Indian School in the third place.
In the third category, Al-Aqsa Preparatory School for Girls won the first place for the poster track, followed by Al-Manar International School, Al Thameed branch in second and Rufaidah Bint Kaab Preparatory School for Girls in third place.
In the third category for the prototype track, Palestinian School won the first place, followed by Philippine School Doha in second and Elite International School in the third place.
The Next Generation School won the first place in the fourth category, poster course, followed by Shantiniketan Indian School in second and Al Furqan Private Secondary School in the third place.
In the prototype track, Philippine International School won the first place, Qatar Technical Secondary School for Girls was ranked second, and Ali Bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani Secondary School ranked third.
Eighteen schools were selected as winners in the four categories and a total of QR140,000 was awarded as prizes.
Dr Naji said in his speech, “The competition aims to enhance understanding and awareness of the importance of the gas industry in Qatar’s economy and future. Therefore, we need today's youth to be passionate about studying engineering and technology to qualify them to lead this vital field for Qatar and the world. This competition will help students achieve that dream and encourage the next generation of engineers and scientists to embrace Qatar’s vision and translate it into reality.”
Dr Naji thanked the event sponsor, ExxonMobil, and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for their continuous support.
“ExxonMobil is pleased to be part of the 8th Gasna Competition. We became a supporter of this wonderful programme in 2010 and in the years since, we have seen it grow to reach many students who have gone on to work in Qatar’s energy sector and contributed to its development,” said al-Hajri, facilities adviser at ExxonMobil Qatar.
“The Gasna competition provides insight into the energy sector and how it operates, as well as the technology that is used in real life situations related to production and environmental protection. As a pillar of Qatar’s economy and also one of the largest in the world, the energy sector is vital to the lives of people across the globe. Thanks to the dedication and efforts of the nation’s educators and programmes like this competition, Qatar is nurturing a skilled workforce for strong, sustainable and balanced growth,” he added.
In her speech, al-Mannai said: “We are concluding++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ our Gasna competition in a collaboration among all segments of the society. This competition is one of the important steps in developing scientific and practical skills, developing future generations, and enhancing their knowledge on the main natural resources in Qatar. This competition contributes to encouraging students to study and participate in the field of natural gas and associated technologies related to its products. Therefore, we hope that such competitions will be the good seed to spread awareness of the importance of natural resources and their components for Qatar in its quest to achieve sustainable development.
"These components works in harmony to achieve distinct integrated learning outcomes based on projects that combine culture and education, and link them with the local and international community in order to achieve the basic values, goals and objectives of the national framework of the Qatari curriculum.”
???????????????????????????????????????Dr GPC director said, “The competition displayed (SAW) ______________________________ participation from students at different levels in different format such as videos, models and posters as well performances. The contributions showed the potential of students in developing ideas pertaining to gas usage and indicated the awareness of young generation to environmental issues related to the gas industry.”
Two-hundred schools registered for the competition, and 144 schools participated in four categories: students from KG to grade 4; grades 5 and 6; grades 7 to 9; and grades 10 to 12.
The first category included plays that were videotaped and sent to the judging team, while the second category involved prototypes that were presented via previously recorded videos.
Students in the third and fourth categories participated with either an educational poster or a prototype of a project related to gas processing and environment conservation.
The first place in category 1 was won by Amjad International School, followed by Philippine School Doha in second and Al-Khuzama Kindergarten and third.
In the second category, Philippine School Doha won the first place, followed by Amjad International School in second and DPS-Modern Indian School in the third place.
In the third category, Al-Aqsa Preparatory School for Girls won the first place for the poster track, followed by Al-Manar International School, Al Thameed branch in second and Rufaidah Bint Kaab Preparatory School for Girls in third place.
In the third category for the prototype track, Palestinian School won the first place, followed by Philippine School Doha in second and Elite International School in the third place.
The Next Generation School won the first place in the fourth category, poster course, followed by Shantiniketan Indian School in second and Al Furqan Private Secondary School in the third place.
In the prototype track, Philippine International School won the first place, Qatar Technical Secondary School for Girls was ranked second, and Ali Bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani Secondary School ranked third.
Eighteen schools were selected as winners in the four categories and a total of QR140,000 was awarded as prizes.
