Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) continued to strengthen its presence at specialized Arab technology and robotics competitions, with its students securing first place in the Sumo and Innovation field categories at the Arab Robotics Championship (ARC 2026), held in Alexandria, Egypt. The championship aimed to showcase students’ skills and capabilities in robotics, innovation, and emerging technologies.

PSUT students achieved first place in the Sumo category, represented by Yara Altamimi and Abdullah Matar. In the Innovation category, the participating students were Hamza Al- Kayyali and Kareem Abu Sharkh . The teams were jointly supervised by Prof. Belal Sababha and PSUT graduates Mahmoud Alshurbaji and Laith Taani   under the overall coordination and supervision of Engineer Ahmad Awwad.

PSUT President Prof. Wejdan Abu Elhaija stated that this achievement reflects the excellence of the university’s students and their ability to apply their academic knowledge and practical skills to develop innovative solutions and compete in Arab technology competitions.

She noted that securing first place in both the Sumo and Innovation categories highlights the importance of practice-based education and the development of creative thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

She added that, in line with the vision of Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, Chair of the PSUT’s Board of Trustees, who has made innovation and technological excellence fundamental pillars of the university’s mission, PSUT remains committed to fostering an academic environment that encourages innovation and creativity. PSUT also strives to empower its students to develop their capabilities in robotics, engineering, and emerging technologies, contributing to the preparation of a generation capable of keeping pace with technological advancements and driving innovation.

This achievement further strengthens PSUT’s presence at specialized Arab robotics and technology competitions and demonstrates its students’ ability to translate knowledge into innovative applications and achieve outstanding results in specialized contests. It also reflects the quality of PSUT’s educational outcomes and the effectiveness of its academic environment in nurturing student talent.