BarakaBits
  • Business
    • Social Entrepreneurship
    • Women-Led Enterprises
    • Youth in Business
  • The Arts
    • Art & Photography
    • Books, Blogs & Poetry
    • Design, Fashion & Architecture
    • Music
    • Theater & Dance
    • TV, Film & Online Video
  • Dailylife
    • Challenge to Change
    • Discovery
    • DIY & Life Hacks
    • Food for Thought
    • Heritage
    • Travel
    • Wellness Inside Out
  • Education
    • #NeverStopLearning
    • Classroom 2.0
    • The VIP Section
  • Environment
    • Green Policy
    • Sustainable Design
    • Upcycling & Recycling
  • Science & Tech
    • Lab to Life
  • #Barakability
    • AMENA
    • Memory Bank
    • Opportunities
    • Portraits
  • Countries
  • Submit a Story
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Subscription Form
BarakaBits
  • Business
    • Social Entrepreneurship
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Women-Led Enterprises
    • Youth in Business
  • The Arts
    • Art & Photography
    • Books, Blogs & Poetry
    • Design, Fashion & Architecture
    • Music
    • Theater & Dance
    • TV, Film & Online Video
  • Dailylife
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Science & Tech
  • #Barakability
  • عربي
  • #Barakability
  • #NeverStopLearning
  • Business
  • Classroom 2.0
  • DIY & Life Hacks
  • Education
  • Green Policy
  • Opportunities
  • Social Entrepreneurship

iSolarworkx: Making Learning About Science Fun and Interactive

  • April 13, 2015
  • No comments
  • 3 minute read
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0
0
0
0

iSolarWorkx is a MIT Entrepreneur Forum Pan – Arab Semi – Finalist from UAE and a finalist in the Al Bayt Mitwahid – Innovate for Society Competition. In a nutshell, “iSolarworkx” is innovating the entertainment industry. They design and manufacture renewable energy DIY kits to help school pupils understand science in a way that is fun, educational and interactive. In an interview with BarakaBits, iSolarWorkx talks about what they are and how this competition has helped them.

Who inspires you in the Arab world?

Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has managed to make something out of nothing. In a very short period of time. And with huge challenges too, what with the 2008 recession. He led Dubai through that. Also when people look at Dubai and think what did he do? How did he do it? He is my one role model on the Macro side.

On the Micro side there is Fadi Ghandour founder of Aramex. He is one of those people who came up with a company and was able to take it through to the international stock market, which is not an easy process. And then brought it back to become a private company in 2002. It then once again went public on Dubai Financial Market in 2005. He also started Wamda Capital and is not yet ready to retire. He says entrepreneurship is the way forward; I am inclined to believe him.

Why did you apply for this competition?

MIT is the most prestigious in the region. You meet very successful and very like-minded enterprises who have done well, who want to do well, who have solid ideas and some of them want to make a big difference in the region which is why I think it is a good to be participating in this competition. You can learn so much from these people.

In your opinion what are some of the benefits of such competitions in the region?

Awareness. Recognition. And media. Media is heavily associated with MIT, so people are aware of what is happening. Media follows the progress of these companies. Also raising funds. there are so many venture capitalists (VC’s) in this competition that know that these companies are the best in the region. The VC’s then go to them, meet them. And if the VC’s like what the entrepreneurs do, they invest. So it becomes fundamental since this encourages potential individuals and young companies with fresh ideas.

In what sector would you like to see improvement in the Middle East?

Education. I think education is the biggest challenge that we have. Some countries sadly have a very high rate of illiteracy. That is serious. In the 21st century, when a large percentage of people in a country are illiterate. It is a very serious problem. It has a knock on effect on everything. On society, to being approved, to opportunities, to employment, to competition with the rest of the region, to competition with the rest of the world. Education is a top priority as far as I am concerned.

Any tips for those who may want to participate in similar competition in the future?

You need to really believe in what you do. You need to work very hard and be consistent. It is important to direct resources especially money on the right channels in order to reach certain short term goals and mid-term goals. So it can take you to the next mile-stone.

For more information: Check out the official iSolarworkx website and to keep updated on the competition by following MIT on Facebook.

0
0
0
0
Share 0
Tweet 0
Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Related Topics
  • barakability
  • BarakaBits
  • Education
  • EducationalSoftware
  • Innovation
  • iSolarworkx
  • MIT
  • sustainability
  • TeachingScience
Dilwin Kaur

To write is to let go of inhibitions and restrictions. To write is to be.

Previous Article
  • Business
  • Youth in Business

A Motorcycle, a Prototype, and a Powerful Dream Took This 18-Year-Old Entrepreneur To the MIT Competition

  • April 13, 2015
View Post
Next Article
  • #NeverStopLearning
  • Education

An Egyptian Initiative Connecting Arab Kids With Culture, Knowledge And Each Other

  • April 14, 2015
View Post

Subscribe

Subscribe now to our newsletter

You May Also Like
View Post
  • Business

Six Reasons to Invest in Dubai Property

  • October 12, 2021
View Post
  • Business

How Does a Sharia Mortgage Work?

  • August 4, 2021
View Post
  • Education

Joining the Healthcare Industry with an Online Degree

  • July 21, 2021
View Post
  • Business

3 Must-Haves in a Job Listing Post

  • July 11, 2021
View Post
  • Business

Here’s What The Top Debt Consolidation Companies Have In Common

  • January 24, 2021
View Post
  • Business

Socially Powerful: Global Influencer Agency Taking Over UAE

  • November 18, 2020
View Post
  • Business

The Steps of Identifying the Trading Trend

  • November 10, 2020
View Post
  • Business

Types of Psychometric Tests

  • November 4, 2020

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Trending
  • 1
    Six Reasons to Invest in Dubai Property
  • 2
    How Does a Sharia Mortgage Work?
  • 3
    Joining the Healthcare Industry with an Online Degree
  • 4
    3 Must-Haves in a Job Listing Post
  • 5
    5 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Dishwasher
Get some good news to your email

Subscribe

Subscribe now to our newsletter

Countries
Libya Yemen Algeria Jordan United Arab Emirates Turkey Iraq Syria Oman Tunisia Egypt Saudi Arabia Iran Morocco Palestine Lebanon Kuwait QatarBahrain
Stay Connected
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube Subscribers
Categories
  • Business
  • The Arts
  • Lifestyle
  • Education
  • Environment
  • #Barakability
Company
  • About Us
  • Archives
  • Intern at BarakaBits
  • Submit a Story
  • Why Advertise With Us?
  • Contact Us
BarakaBits
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
Good News from the Middle East

Input your search keywords and press Enter.