On Monday, the halls of the “Global Scientific Forum Exhibition” 2025 in Abu Dhabi witnessed a remarkable attendance of university and school students from the early hours of the first day, where participants showcased innovative scientific projects that embody the youth’s passion for research and development and highlight their ability to provide practical solutions to challenges in technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainability.

Al Khaleej met with students who spoke about their projects. Among the prominent projects, Abdulrahman Mohammed from Abu Dhabi Technical Institute presented a model of a drone specialized in firefighting. He explained that it can carry a special fire extinguisher ball that is dropped upon reaching the fire location, exploding and releasing chemicals capable of extinguishing the fire. It is distinguished by its speed in reaching buildings compared to fire trucks and its ability to enter narrow spaces.

He pointed out that the current version is a prototype capable of carrying 2.5 kilograms and flying fifty meters, controlled remotely via a device equipped with GPS and a camera linked to a transmitter. Its structure is made of lightweight aluminum resistant to fire and corrosion, designed with laser cutting technology.

Student Jumana Al Rand, in her fourth year specializing in Artificial Intelligence Engineering at Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, presented her project “Advanced Firefighting,” a smart robot capable of operating in harsh environments and various terrains.

She explained that the project is controlled by a smart device with a range of up to two kilometers, with the ability to control the water nozzle. The goal is to reduce the risks faced by firefighters by providing an automated tool used in the early stages of response, enhancing firefighting speed and reducing human losses. She noted that the team is currently developing it to operate with artificial intelligence without human intervention, contributing to the safety of firefighters and increasing performance efficiency.

Students Issa Badr Al Jasem and Tahnoon Muhairbi presented a drone project for seed distribution and land revival. They explained that it was designed using 3D printing, equipped with GPS and a seed distribution basket, and works by automatically dropping seeds at pre-determined locations to restore barren lands, then returning to its base. They confirmed that the project can be used on farms as an alternative to workers for watering at pre-set times.

Qatari student Al Jawhara Mohammed Al Shammari presented her project “Smart Drone for Detecting Fungal Diseases Inside Greenhouses.”

She explained that the project responds to challenges faced by farmers due to high humidity levels inside greenhouses, leading to fungal proliferation and causing significant losses that may result in total crop loss.