NIS team’s Mars habitat design wins global prize

Published: 06 May 2025

DOHA: Noble International School achieved a remarkable feat by securing second place in a prestigious international competition organized by the Arts and Business College of London (ABC London), in collaboration with Space Store, in which 170 teams from across the world participated.

The event, themed around designing a futuristic and sustainable habitat for Mars 2040, selected only 10 teams for the final round after a rigorous evaluation process.

The first prize was awarded to a team from the USA, while the third and fourth prizes went to teams from New Zealand and the UK respectively. The accomplished team from Noble International School, comprising Grade 12 students — Ashwanth Kumar, Amal Shibu, Shivansh Sharma and Hazim Ahmed — impressed an international panel of judges with their innovative and scientifically sound Mars habitat design.

Their project stood out for its creativity, sustainability, and outstanding presentation.
The School Management, Principal Dr. Shibu Abdul Rasheed, Vice Principals, Heads of Sections, and the teaching faculty extended their heartfelt congratulations to the students.