Four Omani Teachers Win Global Environmental Award

By the Editorial Team · Monday, August 3, 2026

Four teachers from Oman received an international environmental award for their project that collected and uploaded daily environmental data from local football stadiums during the GLOBE International Environmental Competition held alongside the FIFA World Cup. This recognition highlights Oman's Ministry of Education’s efforts to promote environmental education through global scientific programs and hands-on research in schools.

Four teachers from Oman have been honored with an international environmental award for their innovative project monitoring environmental conditions at football stadiums. The educators were recognized during the GLOBE International Environmental Competition, which took place alongside the FIFA World Cup for the first time.

The winning team includes Fakhriyah bint Saud al Balushi from Sowdah Umm Al Muminin Basic Education School; Hidayah bint Sulaiman al Farsi from Asma bint Umays Basic Education School in Al Dhahirah Governorate; Yusra bint Humaid al Dhawi from Sumaya Basic Education School; and Ali bin Rashid al Jafili from Abdulrahman bin Abi Bakr Basic Education School in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate.

Their project involved a daily collection of environmental data at local football stadiums. Key measurements included air temperature, land surface temperature, and land cover, which were systematically uploaded to the GLOBE Programme’s global platform during the competition period. Prior to the international event, the team had already distinguished itself at the Near East and North Africa regional level with their comprehensive data collection and environmental monitoring efforts.

This achievement builds on the Ministry of Education’s ongoing initiatives to promote environmental education within Oman. The ministry has emphasized research and inquiry-based learning, empowering educators and students to participate in global scientific programs. The accolade reflects the ministry’s continued commitment to integrating scientific environmental practices into educational curricula and supporting teachers in leading community-focused environmental projects.

Established in 1995, the GLOBE Programme (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) is a global science and education partnership supported by NASA and other international organizations. The program currently operates in 127 countries, encouraging students and educators worldwide to engage in hands-on field observations to enhance environmental awareness and understanding.

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