Qutuhal Q7 – Reimagined for 2025
Qutuhal, one of the longest-running innovation competitions in the region, returns this year in an all-new format as Q7. Over the years, Qutuhal has become a platform where young minds explore, create, and showcase their innovative thinking. Now in its 7th edition, it continues to inspire thousands of students across the UAE and Global Schools Group campuses worldwide, providing them with the opportunity to solve challenges that matter to the future, with amazing cash prizes awaiting the most impactful ideas.
About Qutuhal Season 7
This new year-long programme is designed to help students across all grades pick up future-ready skills and understand how AI can be applied in everyday life.
In line with the UAE’s Year of Community, Qutuhal Prime encourages students to come together to explore real-world challenges, think creatively, and work on ideas that connect with their communities. With the theme “AI for All – Connecting Communities,” students from Grade 1 to Grade 12 will have the chance to explore how technology can solve problems that matter — making AI something every learner can understand and use.
Programme Overview
- Target Group: Students from Grades 1 to 12 across UAE schools and Global Schools Group campuses worldwide
- Programme Duration: 13th October - 13th December 2025 (9 weeks Challenge - Online)
- Grand Finale: 15th January 2026 (In Campus)
- Structure: 9 weeks of innovation, with one challenge released every week followed by the Q7 Grand Finale at GIIS Abu Dhabi Campus
- Recognition: Students’ efforts will be rewarded with exciting cash prizes at the finale, along with certificates, awards, and opportunities to showcase their work on global platforms
Qutuhal Q7 Challenges
Wonders of Science: Exploring natural and physical phenomena in everyday life
Every day, we witness remarkable scientific advancements that continue to shape and transform our world. At its core, science is about observing our surroundings, asking questions, drawing conclusions, and exploring the endless realm of facts, theories, and experiments. Throughout history, groundbreaking inventions such as the wheel, the ballpoint pen, electricity, the light bulb, the internet, and penicillin have redefined human progress. Inspired by these “Wonders of Science,” we are reminded to remain curious, to question the mysteries of nature, and to seek innovative answers that pave the way for future discoveries. Are you ready to explore? Here are your new science challenges:
Coding: Creative computational thinking beyond basic programming
Welcome to the world of coding — where creativity meets problem-solving! This week’s challenges will take you from turning dance moves into algorithms, to creating interactive stories, designing smart home routines, and even coding data into powerful visual insights. Coding isn’t just about computers — it’s about using logic and imagination to shape ideas into reality.
Sustainability: Novel ways to protect the planet and reduce footprint
Our planet gives us air to breathe, water to drink, and resources to survive — but with growing pollution and waste, it needs our help. Sustainability means finding smarter, greener ways to live so we protect the Earth for the future. This week’s challenges encourage you to rethink waste, design eco-friendly solutions, and explore how small actions can make a big difference.
AI and Robotics: Applying AI and robotics creatively for real-life solutions
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are no longer just science fiction — they’re part of our everyday lives. From voice assistants and delivery drones to medical robots and chatbots, these technologies help solve real-world problems. This week, you’ll imagine, create, and explore how AI and robots can assist us in unique and practical ways.
Well Being: Creative, reflective approaches to mental and physical wellness
Well-being is about taking care of your mind and body. Feeling calm, managing emotions, staying active, and building healthy routines are all essential for living a balanced life. This week’s challenges encourage students to explore self-care, mindfulness, emotional awareness, and creative ways to stay active, helping them understand that wellness can be fun, personal, and meaningful.
Space Exploration: Discovering and imagining beyond Earth
Space is the ultimate frontier — mysterious, boundless, and full of questions waiting to be answered. From imagining life on alien planets to planning real missions to Mars, space exploration fuels curiosity and inspires innovation. This week’s challenges encourage learners of all ages to combine creativity with science, whether it’s by building models, analyzing real NASA data, or envisioning the future of space travel.
Math in Real Life: Creative applications of math in daily scenarios
Mathematics is not just about numbers on a page — it’s the hidden rhythm of life. From the patterns on a seashell to the tallest skyscraper, from planning a shopping budget to coding algorithms, math helps us make sense of the world. This week, participants will explore how math shapes nature, art, architecture, technology, and even health sciences. The challenges encourage students to discover, create, and explain how math truly lives around them.
Digital Art and Photography: Creativity using digital tools and visual storytelling
Digital media and photography allow us to express ideas, tell stories, and explore our imagination in vibrant, visual ways. This week, participants are encouraged to capture, design, or animate digital content that tells a story, conveys emotions, or shares a social message. Whether through photos, collages, animations, or 3D designs, students will learn to combine creativity, technology, and narrative skills.
Business and Finance: Innovative ideas for entrepreneurship and financial literacy
Step into the exciting world of Business and Finance, where every choice matters and creativity fuels success! This week, you’ll explore how money works, how businesses grow, and how to turn your bright ideas into reality. From managing savings to creating a startup, each challenge is designed to make you think like a smart entrepreneur and a financial whiz.
Connecting Communities: Connecting Communities through Creative Innovation
The Finale Challenge honors the ability of young innovators to use creativity and technology to close gaps, solve real-world problems, and make a difference. This theme inspires students to design ideas, prototypes, and solutions that bring people together—strengthening communication, improving accessibility, enhancing well-being, and building stronger, more connected communities. Through innovation, empathy, and imaginative thinking, participants showcase how young minds can unite diverse groups and shape a collaborative future.
Qutuhal Q7 Challenges
Wonders of Science: Exploring natural and physical phenomena in everyday life
Every day, we witness remarkable scientific advancements that continue to shape and transform our world. At its core, science is about observing our surroundings, asking questions, drawing conclusions, and exploring the endless realm of facts, theories, and experiments. Throughout history, groundbreaking inventions such as the wheel, the ballpoint pen, electricity, the light bulb, the internet, and penicillin have redefined human progress. Inspired by these “Wonders of Science,” we are reminded to remain curious, to question the mysteries of nature, and to seek innovative answers that pave the way for future discoveries. Are you ready to explore? Here are your new science challenges:
Wonders of Science: Exploring natural and physical phenomena in everyday life
Every day, we witness remarkable scientific advancements that continue to shape and transform our world. At its core, science is about observing our surroundings, asking questions, drawing conclusions, and exploring the endless realm of facts, theories, and experiments. Throughout history, groundbreaking inventions such as the wheel, the ballpoint pen, electricity, the light bulb, the internet, and penicillin have redefined human progress. Inspired by these “Wonders of Science,” we are reminded to remain curious, to question the mysteries of nature, and to seek innovative answers that pave the way for future discoveries. Are you ready to explore? Here are your new science challenges:
Wonders of Science: Exploring natural and physical phenomena in everyday life
Every day, we witness remarkable scientific advancements that continue to shape and transform our world. At its core, science is about observing our surroundings, asking questions, drawing conclusions, and exploring the endless realm of facts, theories, and experiments. Throughout history, groundbreaking inventions such as the wheel, the ballpoint pen, electricity, the light bulb, the internet, and penicillin have redefined human progress. Inspired by these “Wonders of Science,” we are reminded to remain curious, to question the mysteries of nature, and to seek innovative answers that pave the way for future discoveries. Are you ready to explore? Here are your new science challenges:
Why Join Qutuhal Q7?
- Compete and collaborate with peers across the UAE and Global Schools Group campuses worldwide
- Build analytical ability, innovative approaches and effective communication that equip learners for complex challenges
- Engage with real-world themes shaped by global priorities such as sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation
- Gain acknowledgment for your ideas and contributions at school, regional, and global platforms, showcasing your growth as an emerging changemaker.
Qutuhal Season 7 Weekly Challenge Cycle
Each month follows a structured flow to maximise learning and engagement:
Launch of monthly theme & briefing Session
Skill-building sessions
Challenge development time (2–3 weeks)
Submission & presentation
Evaluation & recognition ceremony
Awards & Recognition
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Recognition
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Continuous Participation - 9 Weeks (Online)
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Certificates
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Grand Finale Title Awards - All 4 Categories (Offline)
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Cash Award, Memento and Certificate
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Grand Finale Champion Award - All 4 Categories (Offline)
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Cash Award, Memento and Certificate
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Qutuhal Q7 Champion School Award - Overseas (Hybrid)
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Trophy and Certificates
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Champion School Award - MENA (Hybrid)
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Trophy and Certificates
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Outcome & Vision
By the end of this 9-week journey, students will be able to:
- Develop a showcase of technology driven projects that reflect their learning
- Apply technology to address meaningful challenges in their communities
- Work effectively with peers, valuing teamwork, inclusivity, and empathy
- Demonstrate the mindset and confidence to create solutions that are ethical and future-ready
