ARIU hosts inaugural Innovation Challenge Competition

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan International University College (ARIU), in partnership with the University of Derby, successfully hosted the inaugural ARIU In...

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan International University College (ARIU), in partnership with the University of Derby, successfully hosted the inaugural ARIU Innovation Challenge Competition on April 17, 2025 at its West Bay campus in Doha.

The event welcomed more than 100 students from 17 high schools across Qatar, who came together to present groundbreaking ideas under the theme, of Sustainable Innovation.

The competition challenged Year 11 and 12 students to develop innovative business ideas that address sustainability challenges in Qatar, with tracks focusing on Business, Hospitality, and Tourism.

Student teams worked under the guidance of faculty mentors from ARIU and received expert feedback from a distinguished panel of judges comprised of academic and business leaders from Qatar.

The top honours of the day went to:      1st Place – King’s College Doha; 2nd Place – Oryx International School and 3rd Place – Park House English School.