(260430) -- HAWALLI GOVERNORATE, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant programs a robot during the first qualifying round of the 2026 World Robot Olympiad (WRO) at the Scientific Center in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, April 30, 2026. Kuwait on Thursday hosted the first qualifying round for the 2026 World Robot Olympiad (WRO), organized by the Scientific Center of Kuwait in cooperation with WRO. The event brought together student teams to compete in robotics and innovation challenges. It forms part of the international selection process leading to the global finals. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)
