FAIPS student competes for Kuwait at MOS World Championship in US
Bashaar Sufiyan Shaikh of IGCSE (Year 11) emerged as the regional winner of the MOS Excel Examination in Kuwait and for this national achievement, he received a cash prize of KD 500, along with a certificate and a memento.
Fahaheel Al-Watanieh Indian Private School (FAIPS-DPS) reaffirmed its reputation for digital excellence with a strong showing at Kuwait’s first National Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Championship, held in May 2025 at the Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST). Among the standout performers was IGCSE student Bashaar Sufiyan Shaikh, who earned the distinction of representing Kuwait at the upcoming MOS World Championship in the United States.
The national competition brought together 141 students from forty schools and universities across the country, providing a competitive platform to showcase digital proficiency.
FAIPS announces that Bashaar Sufiyan Shaikh of IGCSE (Year 11) emerged as the regional winner of the MOS Excel Examination in Kuwait. For this national achievement, he received a cash prize of KD 500, along with a certificate and a memento.
This accomplishment earned Bashaar the honor of representing Kuwait at the MOS World Championship in Orlando, USA, in July this year. His participation on behalf of Kuwait marks a remarkable achievement and a proud moment for both FAIPS and the nation.
FAIPS also celebrated several other notable achievements at the national championship. Mohammad Moeen (Cambridge AS Level) secured third place in the MOS Excel examination, winning a KD 200 cash prize. Alvin Roy of CBSE Class 12 achieved fourth place in the MOS PowerPoint category, while in the MOS Word category, Radhika Srinivasan and Husain Shikari of IGCSE Year 2 secured fifth and seventh positions, respectively.
In a collective triumph, all five FAIPS students who participated ranked in the Top 10 nationally — a testament to the school’s commitment to excellence in digital skills and its holistic approach to student development. Each participant also received a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of their exceptional performance.
FAIPS Principal, Mr. Ravi Ayanoli, congratulated the students on their outstanding achievements and praised GUST’s initiative in encouraging young learners to develop globally relevant ICT skills. He described the championship as an inspiring platform that motivates students to pursue excellence in digital literacy and innovation.
FAIPS honored its students for their hard work, determination, and success on both national and international platforms, while commending the dedication and guidance of its teachers, whose support continues to inspire students to aim higher and achieve excellence.
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