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Stars of Science will begin its search for the next generation of young Arab innovators in a thrilling eight-week series, culminating in a live finale on December 1 at which a total of $600,000 in prize money will be awarded.
The programme is the first Pan-Arab TV show to shine a spotlight on the region’s young inventors. Launched in 2009, it has previously aired on over 17 channels across the Arab world.
Details on the third series were announced at a press conference at Qatar Science & Technology Park, on the Qatar Foundation campus outside Doha, where the main stages of the competition will be held. The event was attended by representatives of Qatar Foundation, permanent jury members of Stars of Science, and the winners of series one and two, Bassam Jalgha and Sadeq Qassem.
It will be shown from October 6 on MBC4 at 10pm.
Shaikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani, president of Hamad Bin Khalifa University and vice-president, education, Qatar Foundation, said: “Our goal is to show that science can be entertaining and enlightening.”
Following an international recruitment campaign, episodes one and two will see candidates pitch their ideas to permanent jury members Mohamad Al Kuwari, general manager of EADS Competence Center of Qatar, and Professor Fouad Mrad, executive director of the Regional Technology Center-United Nations – ESCWA.
The casting tour will take place in eight countries across the region.
For more information visit www.starsofscience.com
