Young Innovators Turn Big Ideas Into Smart Solutions

From tackling water wastage to designing smart cities and robots, students at Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Institute of Technology are proving that innovation has no age limit. As part of the 2025/2026 academic year activities, students sho

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Published 5 June 2026, 8:00 · Updated 18:12

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Young Innovators Turn Big Ideas Into Smart Solutions

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From tackling water wastage to designing smart cities and robots, students at Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Institute of Technology are proving that innovation has no age limit.

As part of the 2025/2026 academic year activities, students showcased a range of technology-driven projects aimed at solving everyday problems and supporting sustainability. Their creations reflected the growing success of Bahrain's technical and vocational education programmes, which encourage students to combine classroom learning with practical skills.

One standout project was a smart water tank control system developed by students Qasim Issa Maloud and Salman Hamad Al-Jazaf. The system uses sensors to monitor water levels and automatically stop pumps before tanks overflow. It can also send alerts when water reaches unsafe levels, helping reduce wastage and conserve valuable resources.

Another team introduced a smart parking system that can instantly detect vacant and occupied parking spaces using sensors. The innovation could help drivers find parking more quickly, reduce congestion and make parking management more efficient.

Looking further into the future, students Hadi Zakaria Al-Matouq and Ahmed Abdullah Abdul-Hadi designed "Gulf Tech", a model smart city powered by artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technology. The project demonstrates how technology can be used to monitor environmental, health and urban systems while improving efficiency and sustainability.

Robotics enthusiasts also impressed visitors with machines capable of picking up and placing objects on command, while another team developed a competitive Sumo Robot that combines engineering, programming and teamwork.

The projects highlight the creativity and talent of Bahrain's young innovators, showing how students are already developing ideas that could one day make communities smarter, greener and more efficient.

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