DOHA: Saudi contestants made a significant showing at the fifth WorldSkills GCC Doha 2025, winning two gold medals, one silver and three bronze across seven technical and vocational categories.
All six GCC countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE — were represented in the competition held in the Qatari capital from Oct. 26 to 30.
The Saudi delegation, represented by the General Secretariat of the National Skills Competition, had nearly 20 competitors from various regions of the Kingdom, representing technical and vocational education and training institutions and sectors, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
A member of the Saudi delegation receives a medal won by the team. (SPA)
Contestants took part in the categories of mobile robotics, electrical installations, refrigeration and air conditioning, graphic design, web design, mechanical engineering CAD, welding and electronics.
The WorldSkills GCC Competition is a prominent regional event that develops technical and vocational education and training, enabling youth to enhance skills, exchange experiences, and promote excellence and innovation in technical and vocational training across GCC countries.
The competition follows the standards of WorldSkills International, the world’s most prestigious benchmark in technical and vocational education and training, of which Saudi Arabia is also a member.
