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Africa’s Future STEM Leaders Shine at the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Regional Finals
  • Africa’s next generation of STEM leaders gathered at the second annual ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Regional Finals.
  • The STEM Africa competition reached approximately 3,000 students across Nigeria, Namibia, Angola and Mozambique through weekly STEM quizzes, in-person competitions and Innovation Camps.
  • 16 exceptional students across these four countries, selected from a pool of over 3,000 participants across the continent, presented their solutions to some of Africa’s most pressing challenges.
A shared vision for LNG innovation at the 19th QatarEnergy LNG Engineering Conference
  • ExxonMobil Qatar joined industry leaders to share technical insights at the forum.
  • Technical teams shared expertise in advancing asset management and driving operational efficiency.
  • ExxonMobil is committed to delivering solutions that meet the global energy demand.
ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa program wins Local Impact Award
  • ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa competition received the Local Impact Award at the Big Five Board Awards 2025 in London.
  • Launched in 2024, the program has reached over 3,000 students with hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
  • 96.4% of participants are now interested in STEM careers.
Area 4 to invest U.S. $1.5M in community programs in Palma
  • U.S. $1.5 million in contributions to various community organizations in Cabo Delgado
  • Kama Mwezi, to produce 14,000 menstrual hygiene kits of reusable pads in Palma District
Meet Nayla Al-Naema: A champion for sustainability and women in science
  • At ExxonMobil Research Qatar (EMRQ), Nayla collaborates with local partners to promote sustainability and showcase science’s impact on our future.
  • Nayla reflects EMRQ’s commitment to transform curiosity into solutions and inspires women in STEM.
  • Nayla uses eDNA to advance biodiversity research and conservation.
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