ALSAYER Group proudly announces that Kuwait has been honored with the 2025 ‘Best Finalist Award’ at the 18th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Global Ceremony held in Japan

ALSAYER Group is delighted to announce that Kuwait has received a prestigious honor; Kamalika Manikandan, a 9-year-old, has won the “Best Finalist Award” in the World Art Contest held in Japan. The 18th (2025) TDCAC World Contest gathered around 660,000 entries from 90 countries/regions, and they chose a total of 26 award recipients, with one of the best finalists hailing from Kuwait.

18th Toyota DCAC Kuwait National Contest selected 9 winners to represent the Toyota DCAC World Contest in Japan, and Kamalika’s Toyota Firewall Car is designed to protect cyber lives and online communities from scams and digital dangers. This car protects users from modern technology-related malicious activities and assists in preventing interruptions to their overall digital existence.

When presenting the Toyota DCAC Award Shield, Mr. Mubarak Naser Al-Sayer – CEO ALSAYER Group, congratulated the winner and praised her innovative ideas, emphasizing that AI and the digital sphere are increasingly intertwined with the everyday lives of individuals, and that automobiles hold deep personal significance for everyone. Such creative thoughts are always challenging, but Toyota and ALSAYER are committed to turning those aspirations into reality for an improved and enhanced lifestyle in the mobility industry, he remarked optimistically.

Eng. Nehad Al-Haj Ali, Group Manager, Corporate Excellence Department, also expressed his pride in the achievement, stating: “Kamalika’s remarkable success is a true reflection of the creativity and imagination of the youth in Kuwait. At ALSAYER Group, we believe in empowering young minds to think beyond the present and envision a better tomorrow. This recognition on the global stage demonstrates that with encouragement and the right platforms, our children can inspire the world with innovative ideas that shape the future of mobility and society.”

Launched in 2004, the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest invites children aged 15 and under to imagine and create artwork that depicts their vision of future mobility. Since its establishment, the contest has received approximately 10 million entries from 151 countries and regions. With a mission to “Produce Happiness for All”, Toyota is dedicated to fostering a society where everyone can dream of a brighter future and believes in the power of creativity as the driving force. The contest aims to inspire children, the leaders of tomorrow, to unleash their creativity and enjoy having a dream. We invite you to enjoy the award-winning works from the 18th (2025) World Contest, showcasing the creativity of children who dream of a bright future.

🔗 Website of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest: https://www.toyota-dreamcarart.com/

The announcement of 18th TDCAC Kuwait National Contest winners and the introduction of the 19th TDCAC new contest are scheduled after school re-openings in Kuwait.