Oman wins three medals at ITEX 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultanate of Oman won three medals (two gold and a silver medal) at the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2025) in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Innovator Badr bin Salim al Maqbali won the gold medal for his invention, Remote Control for the Operation of the Ring Bonding Unit. Innovator Malak bint Khalifa al Harthyah won the gold medal for her project, Portland Cement Composite Reinforced with Carbon Nanoplates as a Dental Filling.
Innovator Yusra bint Yousef al Ghadaniyah won the silver medal for her project, Squid Ink Water Filter. Innovator Badr bin Salim al Maqbali also received the Best Innovator Award from the Bunyan Foundation for Social Services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2025) is one of the most prominent initiatives aimed at developing the capabilities of young innovators, enabling them to benefit from international forums to develop their ideas and exchange experiences with their peers from around the world.
The exhibition represents a destination for inventors to showcase their innovative ideas to investors and businessmen in various fields, including agriculture, automation, manufacturing, biotechnology, construction, medicine, health, energy and other fields.
ITEX is an annual international exhibition that combines inventions, innovations and technology. It is also known as the Invention and Innovation Market and is a vital platform that brings together inventors, investors, businessmen and startups to showcase and market their latest innovations.
This year's exhibition saw participation from more than 20 countries in Asia and Europe, showcasing more than 1,000 inventions across various categories. It also included competitions and opportunities for funding and marketing. — ONA

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