Indian School Salalah Shines at STAI 2026 – with Innovation, Creativity and Excellence
Theme: Future World – Innovate. Integrate. Impact. Where Young Minds Build Tomorrow
Indian School Salalah proudly participated in STAI 2026, hosted by Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir on 23 and 24 October 2026. Centred on the inspiring theme “FutureWorld – Innovate. Integrate. Impact. Where Young Minds Build Tomorrow,” the event provided a vibrant platform for students to showcase their creativity, technological aptitude, scientific curiosity and problem-solving skills.
The two-day event was conducted for the middle and secondary stage students across the Main Block, Primary Block and Cambridge Block of Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir.
With a total of 291 registrations from Indian School Salalah recorded across the four stages—Foundation, Preparatory, Middle and Secondary—the event brought together young minds to explore innovative ideas and envision the possibilities of the future.
A Celebration of Innovation and Learning
Indian School Salalah participated in 13 competitive events and one showcase event, with 64 students representing the school in the Middle and Secondary Stages. The events challenged students to think critically, collaborate effectively and apply their knowledge to real-world and future-oriented concepts.
The competitions covered a wide spectrum of interests, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sustainable city planning, clean energy and mobility, scientific innovation, mathematical reasoning and futuristic design. The Futuristic Exhibition further offered a platform to present creative ideas and imaginative visions of tomorrow.
The Foundation and Preparatory Stage events were conducted at the respective schools, with students demonstrating enthusiasm and creativity through activities designed to nurture their interests in science, technology, language and the arts.
Commendable Achievements
The students of Indian School Salalah delivered an impressive performance, earning recognition across several events. The school’s achievements included:
- Optimax: The team was declared First Runner-up in the event and were awarded with Grade A
- Cyber Shield: Awarded Grade A+.
- Neo Nexus – Reimagining Future World: Awarded Grade A+.
- Clean Energy & Mobility – The Hyper-Racer Grand Prix: Awarded Grade A+.
- Vault and Vector: Awarded Grade A.
- Imagine AI: Awarded Grade A.
- Sustainability City Model: Awarded Grade A.
- Pulse Probe: Awarded Grade A.
- SciTech Spark: Awarded Grade A.
- Metro verse: Awarded Grade A.
- Radiant Relay: Awarded Grade C.
- SubSea – Submerge. Innovate. Impact.: Awarded Grade B.
- Futuristic Exhibition: Received a Special Award.
Participants of middle and secondary stage events are as follows:
| 1 | MS-IMAGEINE AI | A-GRADE | CLASS |
| TANUSSH AGARWAL | VII-G | ||
| SIDDARTH VIJAY | VIII-A | ||
| FATTAH MUHAMMAD SIRAAJ FAYYAZ AHAMED | VIII-F | ||
| 2 | MS-SUSTAINABILITY CITY MODEL | A-GRADE | |
| KARTHIK ARUN UNIKKAT | VII-A | ||
| ARIA JOYCE KORAPALA | VII-I | ||
| KRISHIKA UDAYAKUMAR | VI-D | ||
| 3 | MS-PULSE PROBE | A-GRADE | |
| SUDHISHNA SHRI VIJAYKUMAR | VIII-F | ||
| ISHA FATHIMA | VI-C | ||
| 4 | MS-VAULT &VECTOR | A-GRADE | |
| HUZAYL TAUFIQUE NILKAR | VIII-B | ||
| TEJA BALAJI | VIII-C | ||
| ADAM JAMEEL PULICKAL ALIHASHMI | VII-G | ||
| DHRITI SUDEESH | VI-C | ||
| 5 | MS-RADIANT RELAY | C-GRADE | |
| TIYAA THOMAS | VI-B | ||
| RIANA SAMRAJ | VII-F | ||
| MOHAMMAD RAYYAN WASIM | VIII-E | ||
| 6 | MSCThe Hyper-Racer Grand Prix | A+GRADE | |
| MAST. SHASHANK INDUDHARA SANDOOR | VI-E | ||
| MAST. MADHUSUDANA NANDISHA | VI-F | ||
| MAST. NAMAN AHMED | VI-F | ||
| 7 | SS-METROVERSE | A-GRADE | |
| AARAV ANOOP | IX-D | ||
| KARTHIK S NAIR | IX-C | ||
| ARLIN MATHEW | XII-B | ||
| SANVI SUNIL | XII-B | ||
| 8 | SS-CYBER SHIELD | A+GRADE | |
| JEFFIN THOMAS JACOB | XII-B | ||
| MUHAMMED YAHYA P M | XI-B | ||
| PRATTYUSH DWIVEDI | XI-B | ||
| 9 | SS-OPTIMAX | A-GRADE(1st Runner) | |
| JOHNPAUL SHIBI | XII-C | ||
| PARTH DWIVEDI | XI-B | ||
| JOSEPH JOSE | X-E | ||
| ARJANDEEP SINGH BHUTANI | X-E | ||
| 10 | SS-SciTech Spark | A-GRADE | |
| ADIT MADHAV | X-D | ||
| PAHUNI DWIVEDI | XI-E | ||
| SIONA MARIA MANU | XI-G | ||
| SIDHARTH JAYAPRAKASH | XI-B | ||
| 11 | SS-NEONEXUS | A+GRADE | |
| SYED AYMAN ALI | X-H | ||
| LIYA FATHIMA A | X-C | ||
| OMAR MOHAMED ABDELFATTAH HUSSEIN | XI-D | ||
| ISHAAN PRATAP VARMA | XI-F | ||
| MALAVIKA KACHATTIL | IX-F | ||
| ALVINA SHIRSAT | X-H | ||
| ANUSHKA SANTOSH | IX-G | ||
| HUMAIRAH SALEEMA | X-H | ||
| NICOLE VINU AGALAYIL | XI-C | ||
| SIJO SINOJ | XI-F | ||
| 12 | SS-SUBSEA | B -GRADE | |
| MUHAMMED FAIZAN FIROZ | X-A | ||
| ALEN JOHN MATHEW | X-A | ||
| MOHAMED ABDELHAKIM OSMAN HASSAN | X-A | ||
| DHRUV MAITY | X-A | ||
| SHIDIN SUJIL BISNA | XII-G | ||
| 13 | SS-Futuristic Exhibition | SPECIAL APPRECIATION | |
| MOHAMMED ZAYAN | XI-B | ||
| KARTHIK KRISHNA | XII-C | ||
| DIYA KHATUN KHAN | XI-G | ||
| ANANDITA SINGH | X-G | ||
| MS-Futuristic Exhibition (SHOWCASE) | |||
| MOHAMMED NEHAN PALAKKAMATTOM MUHAMMED SUHAIB | VII-F | ||
| AMAN ANZAR | VIII-H | ||
| TANYA SIBI | VII-G | ||
| SRIVATHSAN .SUNDARRAMAN | VII-C | ||
| SS-Futuristic Exhibition (SHOWCASE) | |||
| K. MOHNISH | IX-G | ||
| AJINU BINU | IX-G | ||
| SAAJESH ARUN | IX-D | ||
| MERIS SHIBU | IX-A | ||
These accomplishments reflect the students’ dedication, teamwork, creativity and commitment to learning beyond the classroom.
Young Achievers at the Foundation and Preparatory Stages
The younger participants also made their mark through their performances in the Foundation and Preparatory Stage events.
Foundation Stage
Future Toy/Gadget Talk
- First: Fenna Ezlynn Binth Navas – Class II-F
- Second: Sairam Moharana – Class I-C
- Third: Gauthami Jishnu – Class I-E
Cosmic Canvas
- First: Vedhvika Sreejith – Class II-A
- Second: Evana Athira Vishnu – Class II-H
- Third: Shriyan Subash – Class II-H
Futuristic Flora & Fauna
- First: Niha Niyas – Class II-D
- Second: Vedhvika Sreejith – Class II-A
- Third: Queena Elizabeth M. S. – Class ID
Preparatory Stage
Future Frames
- First: Habeeb Rahman – Class IV-F
- Second: Ayesha Sheza – Class VD
- Third: Hana Nafees A. N. – Class III-B
Lexi Quest
The following students were listed as winners:
- Ahmad Haseen – Class III-A
- Fataah Arif Kazi – Class IV-D
- Mussanna Mishal Abdul Nasser – Class V-B
Global Vision: Tech-Tinkers Challenge
- First: Jake Thomas – Class V-C; Mussanna Mishal – Class V-B
- Second: Mohammed Arhan Khan – Class IV-F; Muhammed Hussain Arsh – Class IV-G
- Third: Siddhimaa Agarwal – Class IV-F; Ariba Firdous Samdani – Class IV-E
The achievements of these young learners highlight the importance of encouraging curiosity, creative expression and technological awareness from the earliest stages of education.
Special Recognition and Appreciation
Indian School Salalah received special recognition for the Optimax team’s First Runner-up position and the Special Award for the Futuristic Exhibition.
The school received a memento in recognition of its participation. The school overall coordinator for STAI 2026 -Ms. Subha T.S Subject Incharge-science was also presented with an award in appreciation of the coordination of the event at the school level.
These acknowledgements reflect the collective effort of the students, teachers and school leadership in making the participation a meaningful and successful experience.
A Collective Effort Behind Success:
The school extends its heartfelt gratitude to SMC President Dr.Syed Ahsan Jameel, Convenors of sub commitees of SMC, Members of SMC, Principal Ms. Saher Sayed, Vice Principals Mr. Mammikutty and Ms. Ambika, the respective Heads of Departments, and the parents for their invaluable support and encouragement.
Special appreciation is extended to the event convenors, co-convenors and teachers who guided and mentored the students, facilitated their preparation and helped them approach each challenge with confidence and enthusiasm.
Inspiring the Innovators of Tomorrow
STAI 2026 was more than a competition; it was an opportunity for students to explore emerging technologies, exchange ideas and develop the skills needed to shape a rapidly evolving world. The experience reinforced the value of innovation, collaboration, sustainability and lifelong learning.
Indian School Salalah congratulates all the participating students and award winners for their efforts and achievements. Their enthusiasm and creativity embody the spirit of Future World and reaffirm the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, responsible and innovative learners prepared to make a positive impact on the future.