Nadeem Israr Usmani
KARACHI: In an inspiring achievement that reflects innovation, determination, and the limitless potential of young minds, Ameerah Usmani and Team Ghazal have secured First Place in the UAE National F1 in Schools STEM Racing Championship, earning the prestigious honor of representing the United Arab Emirates at the F1 in Schools World Finals in Singapore.
This remarkable victory is not merely a national title-it is a testament to months of relentless hard work, technical excellence, teamwork, and visionary leadership. The team’s success places the UAE among the world’s elite young engineering talents, showcasing the country’s growing commitment to STEM education and innovation.
According to Ameerah Usmani, the journey was the result of eight months of dedication, late-night preparations, countless hours of research, engineering, testing, and continuous improvement. Every challenge strengthened the team’s determination to achieve excellence.
Beyond the race track, Team Ghazal championed values that define modern leadership. Their project emphasized sustainability, innovation, diversity, inclusion, and the empowerment of women in STEM, proving that engineering is not only about speed but also about creating meaningful social impact.
Ameerah expressed heartfelt appreciation to supervising teacher Mostafa Roshdy, whose guidance and encouragement played a significant role throughout the team’s inspiring journey. She also praised every member of Team Ghazal, emphasizing that their national championship was built on unity, perseverance, and exceptional teamwork.
Adding to this proud moment, Ameerah shared her achievement while connecting live from the United States, where she celebrated the milestone before preparing for the next and most challenging chapter-the F1 in Schools World Finals in Singapore. There, Team Ghazal will compete against the world’s finest young innovators and engineering teams.
As the UAE’s National Champions, Team Ghazal now carries the hopes of an entire nation onto the global stage. Their journey serves as an inspiration for students everywhere, demonstrating that passion, knowledge, creativity, and determination can transform ambitious dreams into international success.
The upcoming competition in Singapore is more than a race-it is an opportunity for the UAE to showcase its brightest young innovators before the world. Regardless of the final outcome, Ameerah Usmani and Team Ghazal have already established themselves as outstanding ambassadors of excellence, innovation, and the future of STEM education.
Congratulations to Ameerah Usmani and Team Ghazal. May they con2tinue to inspire the next generation and bring further international recognition to the United Arab Emirates at the F1 in Schools World Finals in Singapore.
