Two Omani girls win top honours in global research competition supervised by NASA

Two Omani girls win top honours in global research competition supervised by NASA

Two Omani students claimed first place in the prestigious Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) programme's research competition for the Middle East and North Africa regionMuscat – Two Omani students claimed first place in the prestigious Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) programme’s research competition for the Middle East and North Africa region.

Supervised by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), this year’s competition centred on the theme ‘Understanding the Earth as a system’, with specific focus on climate studies.

The winning research – titled ‘The Effect of Soil Type on the Growth of Roses’ – was conducted by Teimaa bint Abdullah al Ansariyah and Mahra bint Suleiman al Mazrouiyah from Al Shifa bint Abdullah School in North Batinah.

The students used GLOBE programme protocols and specialised devices to measure the impact of soil properties on rose growth, concluding that the nutrient richness and low salt content  of sandy clay soil provide an optimal environment for cultivating roses.

This finding offers practical insights for local farmers on selecting the best soil type for rose cultivation and contributes to agricultural best practices in Oman’s diverse environments.

The competition, engaging students from GLOBE’s 127 member countries, provides a significant platform for