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Dubai Crown Prince lauds 4 Emirati students after global science gold medal in UK
Sheikh Hamdan says investing in young Emirati talent is a strategic priority as students turn innovation into real-world solutions
- PUBLISHED: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 4:34 PM UPDATED: Wed 8 Jul 2026, 7:02 PM
Four Emirati students from Dubai Schools – Al Khawaneej have been congratulated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum after winning a gold medal at the International Greenwich Olympiad in London.
The students Ali Al Jarwan, Khalifa Al Marzouqi, Omar Al Balushi and Saeed Abu Al Shawareb secured the top honour for their project, “Smart Irrigation Train”, at the competition held from June 14 to 20, which brought together students from more than 80 countries.
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During a meeting with the students, Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, was briefed on the award-winning innovation, which combines Internet of Things (IoT) technology, solar energy, and smart agriculture to improve water resource management in remote farming areas.
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Congratulating the students, Sheikh Hamdan said investing in young Emirati talent remains a strategic priority as the UAE prepares future generations to lead in a rapidly changing world.
Creative minds are our greatest national asset.
Sheikh Hamdan
“Investing in young national talent is a strategic priority as we prepare future generations to lead in a rapidly changing world. Creative minds are our greatest national asset. By transforming knowledge into innovative solutions, they create new opportunities and drive lasting progress,” he said.
Sheikh Hamdan praised the students for bringing honour to Dubai and the UAE, encouraging them to continue developing their scientific research and innovations while inspiring other young people across the country.
Dubai Schools Al Khawaneej also celebrated the achievement, saying the students had demonstrated what the next generation of innovators is capable of on the global stage.
"Our boys didn't just represent Dubai Schools Al Khawaneej. They represented the UAE — and they did so with brilliance," the school said in a social media post.
The school described DXB NOVA as an AI-powered automatic irrigation system designed to address food scarcity and support sustainable agriculture by smarter water use.
"The future isn't coming. It's already here, and it's being built by students like these," the school added.
The International Greenwich Olympiad is a global project competition showcasing student-led innovations in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), art, and media. The event focuses on projects that contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030
Arwa Almazrouei is an Arabic editor passionate about storytelling and journalism, and creating impactful content that highlights culture, society, and the inspirational.