The longest running Arab edutainment TV show continues to reflect Arab youth’s capacity
for scientific innovation
Doha, Qatar, September 4, 2023: Seven science innovators from the Arab world will
compete to win the title of top Arab innovator in the latest season of Stars of Science,
premiering on 8 September 2023. Commemorating its milestone 15th season this year, the
TV show has come a long way in promoting STEM innovation in the Arab world and
aspiring a new generation of scientists and entrepreneurs.
Hosted at Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF),
the show’s continued success is also a testament to QF’s ethos of always being at the
forefront in catalyzing social progress and change in the Arab world.
Looking back at the 15-year journey of Stars of Science, Yosouf Al Salehi, Executive
Director, QSTP, said: “We are proud to have played our part in creating history with SOS.
Hosting the program is a testament to our ongoing commitment to advancing science and
technology, propelling the region towards a sustainable and prosperous future.
“The show has not only created a great impact in the media industry within the region, but its
strong record of empowering talented entrepreneurs has resulted in economic value and in the
expansion of networks within academia, industry, and governments, which is crucial in
supporting the upcoming generations of Arab innovators.”
In addition to long-time juror Prof. Fouad Mrad, Season 15 is also proud to welcome Dr. Sara
Buhmaid as a new jury member. A practicing Qatari obstetrician and gynecologist at Sidra
Medicine, a women’s and children’s hospital, Dr. Buhmaid is thrilled to be a part of the
upcoming season: “I have been a keen follower of the show all these years, and it’s an honor
for me to be part of the Stars of Science jury. What impresses me the most about Stars of
Science is its mission to foster Arab innovators and its ecosystem of ground-breaking
technologies and expertise. I strongly believe the next big thing will be Arab-made.”
The STEM field has long been prone to a worldwide gender imbalance, and Stars of Science
has worked consciously to give equal opportunities to women. Sumaya Al Siyabi, an Omani
scientist and a mother of three, was the first female winner of Stars of Science, representing
the immense talent and potential of Arab women. Participating in season 14, Al Siyabi
presented a floating device for the remediation and disposal of microplastics polluting our
oceans and seas.
Starting out in 2009, the show first premiered on 17 national channels around the Arab
region. It became available online in 2013, and its last season reached a total of over 24M
views. With an alumni community of 161 members from 18 Arab countries, the innovators
on Stars of Science demonstrate how they are guided by a strong urge to find tangible
solutions to the most pressing demands our world faces, be it in food security, environmental
protection, healthcare, animal life, and even heritage. In this regard, the program counts many
success stories that are worth recounting, as well as many products on the market that
emerged from it.
Waddah Malaeb, winner of Season 12, is a Lebanese biomedical engineer and a “Forbes
under 30” nominee. His breakthrough technology in tissue engineering – organ-on-chip –
aims to fully replace animal testing. After filing patents for his innovation in 12 districts, he
started selling his lab testing services for clinical trials.
Dr. Ahmad Nabeel, a finalist from Season 9, is a Kuwaiti physician and a guest jury on the
program. He continues to refine his innovation, Klens, a virtual beam and self-cleaning
laparoscope, bringing the innovative medical device closer to widespread use in the
healthcare industry.
Abdulrahman Saleh Khamis, a finalist from Season 11, innovated a smart educational prayer
rug, also known as Sajdah, aimed at helping young and newly converted Muslims perform
their daily prayers. The Qatari innovator was recently awarded a gold medal at the 48 th
Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions and ITEX- Malaysia.
Stars of Science will air every Friday and Saturday from 8 September, 2023, to 20 October,
2023, on 5 channels in the region and online. Please visit the broadcast guide for channels
and timings at http://www.starsofscience.com/.
About Stars of Science:
Throughout 15 years of success, Stars of Science – the edutainment TV initiative of Qatar
Foundation (QF) – has leveraged its position as the premier innovation show in the Arab
world to empower Arab innovators to successfully transform innovative ideas into tangible
solutions, strengthening the culture of innovation within Arab youth. In its sustained journey
that started in 2009, the show has demonstrated how young Arab innovators develop
technological solutions for their communities, aiming to improve people’s well-being,
provide financial opportunities to their local citizens, and advance sustainable development.
Over a 12-week process, the contestants develop their solutions experimentally in a shared
innovation space, competing against time with the mentorship and support of a team of
experienced engineers and product developers.
An expert panel of jurors assess and select more promising innovators and their projects
every week across several prototyping and testing rounds until three finalists remain to
compete for a share of the Grand Prize. Jury deliberation and online voting from the public
determine the rankings of the two top winners.
To know more about Stars of Science, please visit: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube,
Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn
Qatar Foundation – Unlocking Human Potential
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a non-profit
organization that supports Qatar on its journey to becoming a diversified and sustainable
economy. QF strives to serve the people of Qatar and beyond by providing specialized
programs across its innovation-focused ecosystem of education, research and development,
and community development.
QF was founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father
Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, who shared the vision to provide Qatar
with quality education. Today, QF’s world-class education system offers lifelong learning
opportunities to community members as young as six months through to doctoral level,
enabling graduates to thrive in a global environment and contribute to the nation’s
development.
QF is also creating a multidisciplinary innovation hub in Qatar, where homegrown
researchers are working to address local and global challenges. By promoting a culture of
lifelong learning and fostering social engagement through programs that embody Qatari
culture, QF is committed to empowering the local community and contributing to a better
world for all.
For a complete list of QF’s initiatives and projects, please visit: www.qf.org.qa
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*Source: AETOSWire
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