Muscat : Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir orchestrated a captivating software
development competition that united emerging programmers in a
showcase of their coding prowess and inventive thinking. The event held
on the 28th of August 2023, witnessed students from the Indian Schools
in Oman collaborating, competing, and unveiling their ingenious
software projects centred around network security.

The distinguished guest, Dr. Sulaiman Al Hasani, Deputy Dean of
Administration and Resources at the Global College of Engineering and
Technology, inaugurated the competition. In recognition of the
burgeoning role of technology in today’s global landscape, the
competition aimed to inspire students to explore the realm of software
development and nurture their adeptness in problem-solving.
Participants were granted the autonomy to choose their project domains,
leading to a diverse spectrum of software solutions addressing the
complexities of network security.

Mr. D.N. Rao, the Principal of the host school, appreciated the
remarkable IT talents showcased by all participants.

A distinguished panel of judges, comprising Dr. Anjum Zameer Bhat, a
senior faculty member at the Middle East College in the Department of
Computer and Electronics Engineering; Dr. Basant Kumar, Associate
Professor at the Modern College of Business and Science; and Dr.
Deevyankar Agarwal, from the Computer Engineering Department at the
University of Technology & Applied Sciences, meticulously evaluated
projects based on the criteria encompassing originality, creativity,
problem-solving acumen, and presentation. The judging process was an
intricate endeavour due to the exemplary quality of work presented by
the students hailing from 9 Indian Schools including Indian School
Salalah, Indian School Sohar, Indian School Maabela, Indian School
Bousher, Indian School Al Seeb, Indian School Al Ghubra, Indian School
Ibra, Indian School Darsait, and Indian School Wadi Kabir.

“The path to honing your skills and embracing the world of Computer
Science is paved through such competitions,” remarked the judges,
addressing those passionate about the field.
At the closing ceremony, certificates of participation were distributed to

all the contestants and winners. Indian School Sohar emerged as the
triumphant champion, receiving a certificate, memento, and a cash prize
of 250 OMR, while Indian School Wadi Kabir secured the runner-up
position, obtaining a certificate, memento, and a cash prize of 150 OMR.
The monetary rewards were generously sponsored by the Global College
of Engineering and Technology.

The event not only celebrated the participants’ endeavours but also
fostered a spirit of healthy competition and camaraderie among the
student community.

Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir remains resolute in its commitment to
nurture the talents of its students and equip them for the challenges of
the digital era. The software development competition served as a
platform for young minds to innovate, collaborate, and exhibit their
technical acumen, paving the way for a future generation of adept
programmers and software developers.

The event was attended by Mr. Jayaprakash, Vice Principal, Mr.
Jagadeesh S. Patil, Head of the Department of Computer Science,
alongside other department heads of the participating schools, teachers,
and students from the host institution.