Madinah, 22 Sha'ban 1447 AH (10 February 2026)

The SAQR Robotics Championship 2026 continued today in Madinah, hosted and supervised by the General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Training in the Madinah region in cooperation with the Saudi Federation for Robotics and RC Sports and the SAQR STEM Robotics and Innovation Alliance.

The second day saw the launch of technical competitions across a number of specialized tracks, in a competitive atmosphere reflecting the high readiness of the participating teams and their advanced skills in designing and programming robots to precise technical standards that simulate practical applications in innovation and modern technology.

The accompanying exhibitions of innovative projects continued to welcome visitors and enthusiasts, with participants presenting quality examples of their innovations, supporting gifted students and developing their abilities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and promoting a culture of innovation and technology entrepreneurship.

The SAQR Robotics Championship is part of efforts to build an environment that encourages technical creativity, empower national talent and link technical education with practical application, through the integration of roles among the organizing and supporting bodies.

The championship's closing ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow to crown the winning teams, in a finale reflecting the scale of participation, the quality of organization and the impact of effective partnerships in supporting paths of technological innovation.

At a Glance

  • Event: SAQR Robotics Championship 2026
  • Location: Madinah
  • Host: Technical and Vocational Training in Madinah
  • Partners: the Saudi Federation for Robotics and the SAQR alliance
  • Fields: robotics, innovation, STEM