Amman, Oct. 21 (Petra) -- Students from Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) secured first place in both the Sumo and Innovation tracks at the Arab Robotics Championship (ARC 2026), held in Egypt to showcase youth expertise in robotics, innovation, and emerging technologies.

PSUT students Yara Al-Tamimi and Abdullah Matar won first place in the Sumo robotics competition, while Hamzah Al-Kayyali and Kareem Abu Sharekh captured first place in the Innovation category. The teams were jointly supervised by Belal Sababha alongside university alumni Mahmoud Al-Shorbaji and Laith Al-Taani, under the general coordination of Eng. Ahmad Awwad.

President of PSUT, Wejdan Abu Elhaija, stated that the accomplishment reflects the students' ability to translate academic knowledge and practical skills into innovative solutions across regional technology forums.

She noted that winning top honors in both tracks underscores the value of practical education, creative thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.

Abu Elhaija added that, in line with the vision of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, Chair of the University's Board of Trustees who established innovation and technological excellence as core pillars of the institution PSUT remains committed to cultivating a stimulating academic environment that empowers students in robotics, engineering, and advanced technologies.

//Petra// AF

21/10/2026 22:13:06