Officials and students during the 8th Gasna Competition for schools organised by the Gas Processing Center (GPC) at the College of Engineering at Qatar University.
Doha: The Gas Processing Center (GPC) at the College of Engineering at Qatar University (QU) recently concluded the 8th Gasna Competition for schools for the year 2021-2022, which is sponsored by ExxonMobil.
The closing ceremony was attended by Dr. Khaled Kamal Naji, Dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Mohammed 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 judges and the event organisers.
Speaking about the competition, Dr. Naji said it 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.”
“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 Rashid Al Hajri, Facilities Advisor at ExxonMobil Qatar.
Noora Al Mannai said: “Today we are concluding our Gasna competition in a joint 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 the students to study and participate in the field of natural gas and associated technologies. Therefore, we hope that such competitions will be the good seed to spread awareness of the importance of natural resources and their components for the State of Qatar in its quest to achieve sustainable development.”
For his part, Dr. Ali Saad said the GPC is proud to organize this competition in which about 200 schools in the State of Qatar, including National and international schools, have participated.
Two hundred schools have registered for the competition, 144 schools participated in four categories. The first category included students from kindergarten to fourth grade, with Amjad International School claiming the top spot. The Philippine School Doha, and Al-Khuzama Kindergarten completed the top three.
In the second category (for the fifth and sixth grades), the Philippine School Doha won the first place, followed by Amjad International School, and then the DPS—Modern Indian School.
In the third category (for grades seven to nine), Al-Aqsa Preparatory School for Girls won first place for the poster track, followed by Al-Manar International School, Al-Thameed Branch, and Rufaidah Bint Kaab Preparatory School for Girls in third place.
In the third category for Prototype track, the Palestinian School won first place, Philippine School Doha, and Elite International School finished second and third, respectively.
The fourth category included grades 10-12 with two tracks - poster and prototype. The Next Generation School won first place in the poster course, followed by Dar Al Salam Indian School, then Al Furqan Private Secondary School in third place.
In the prototype track, the Philippine International School bagged first place, Qatar Technical Secondary School for Girls ranked second, and Ali bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani Secondary School finished third.
In total, 18 schools have been selected as winners in the four categories and QR140,000 was awarded as prizes.
