Portfolio 2026 · Dubai

Hello, I'm

11B6 Head of Arabic, Wisdom Nourish To Flourish Ambassador The Westminster School, Dubai

A high-achieving student who likes turning ideas into working things — machine learning models, robotics, small websites, and the occasional engineering build that starts life on a kitchen table.

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Mahmoud Ahmed Mobarak Year 11 · The Westminster School
38 Certificates
8 Projects built
4 Competitions & expos
11 Years of reports

Open source

Built in public · always iterating.

If you want to see how things are put together, the code is the best place to start.

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01 — Profile

What I bring to the table

Six things worth knowing: the profile, the strengths, the curiosity, the goal, the way I work, and what I do off the clock.

Profile

Mahmoud Ahmed Mobarak

A Year 11 student in Dubai — high-achieving, curious, and disciplined. I enjoy tackling complex challenges and applying knowledge in projects and real life.

Strengths

What I'm best at

Python, artificial intelligence, web development, robotics, and engineering — plus leadership, problem-solving, and a perfect 100% in Arabic for two consecutive years.

Passions

What drives me

Coding, engineering, robotics, chess, and football — with a deep fascination for aerospace and aviation. I love puzzles and building projects that turn ideas into reality.

Goals

My ambition

To combine creativity, technical mastery, and personal growth — and excel in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, and Aviation while lifting the standard around me.

Philosophy

How I work

Curiosity, discipline, and commitment. I believe leadership is built through consistent action — taking responsibility when it matters and staying true to my values under pressure.

Off the clock

Outside the classroom

Football, coding, engineering, chess, and robotics. I like puzzles, building things that start on a kitchen table, and any project that teaches me something new.

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today.”

– Franklin D. Roosevelt

Words I keep close

02 — My role

More than participation — leadership through action

My role as a student is not limited to turning up. It is defined by impact.

Responsibility Empathy Service Integrity

I approach every responsibility with the mindset of improving not only my own performance, but the environment around me. Whether through leadership, collaboration, or initiative, I aim to contribute in a way that is noticeable, meaningful, and lasting.

I believe leadership is built through consistent action — taking responsibility when it matters, supporting others when it counts, and maintaining strong values even under pressure. My goal is not just to succeed individually, but to elevate the standard of those around me.

Vision

Future focus

Guiding the team towards a shared, innovative goal with clarity and purpose.

Empathy

Understanding

Listening actively and valuing diverse perspectives to build strong team trust.

Resilience

Adaptability

Bouncing back from setbacks stronger and navigating challenges calmly.

Integrity

Honesty

Doing the right thing, taking accountability, and leading by true example.

03 — Plan of action

What I want to change next

A roadmap for continued growth, leadership, and impact — four commitments, in order.

01

Innovation

Encourage creative thinking by promoting student-led ideas and solutions. Students should feel confident proposing new concepts — using AI study aids and automation to manage workloads more efficiently and build essential digital skills.

02

Inclusivity

Every student should feel represented and heard. I will support inclusive participation so no one is overlooked, and build a digital feedback system where every student can share ideas and concerns — even the quietest voices.

03

Well-being

Academic success should not come at the cost of well-being. I want to promote balance, reduce unnecessary stress, and encourage students to use their talents — coding, design, engineering — to solve real problems.

04

Service

Contribute to initiatives beyond the classroom, encouraging students to give back and develop responsibility within the community. I plan to organise STEM workshops and creative projects that make learning engaging without adding stress.

Leadership

Moments I'm proud of

Three years of leadership roles and recognition, earned by showing up and doing the work.

2024

Head of Arabic — Wisdom House, leading language initiatives across the house.

Head of Arabic — Wisdom House, leading language initiatives across the house.
2025

Nourish To Flourish Ambassador — promoting wellbeing and healthy habits.

Nourish To Flourish Ambassador — promoting wellbeing and healthy habits.
2026

Student leadership team — mentoring younger students and shaping school events.

Student leadership team — mentoring younger students and shaping school events.

Other badges

Programme badges and future recognition — starting with Nourish To Flourish.

Nourish To Flourish
Nourish To Flourish Nourish To Flourish Ambassador badge — promoting wellbeing and healthy habits.

04 — Skills

What I work with

A snapshot of my core competencies across technology, academics, and leadership.

Technical

Python
Artificial Intelligence
HTML & CSS
Robotics
System Design

Academic

Analytical Thinking
Mathematical Reasoning
Research & Self-Study
Qur'an Memorization

Leadership & Soft Skills

Leadership
Time Management
Discipline
Communication

05 — Academic record

Reports & results

Academic progress and performance records from Year 1 through Year 10.

Year 1

Year 1 - Final Term

Year 1 - Final Term
Year 2

Year 2 - First Term

Year 2 - First Term
Year 2

Year 2 - Second Term

Year 2 - Second Term
Year 2

Year 2 - Final Term

Year 2 - Final Term
Year 3

Year 3 - First Term

Year 3 - First Term
Year 3

Year 3 - Second Term

Year 3 - Second Term
Year 3

Year 3 - Final Term

Year 3 - Final Term
Year 9

Year 9 - Mid Term

Year 9 - Mid Term
Year 9

Year 9 - Second Term

Year 9 - Second Term
Year 9

Year 9 - Final Report

Year 9 - Final Report
Year 10

Year 10 - Mid Term

Year 10 - Mid Term

06 — Certificates

Proof of work

A collection of certifications, awards, and achievements earned through dedication and consistent effort.

AI & Programming

Technical certifications in artificial intelligence and programming.

AI Level 1

AI Level 1

Foundational artificial intelligence course covering core concepts, terminology, and hands-on exercises.

AI Level 2

AI Level 2

Built on Level 1 with deeper model training, data handling, and practical AI applications.

AI Level 3

AI Level 3

Advanced AI coursework — designing and evaluating models on real datasets.

AI Level 4

AI Level 4

Top-level AI certification, completing the full program series.

Python Programming

Python Programming

Certified Python proficiency — syntax, data structures, and problem-solving.

HTML & CSS Programming

HTML & CSS Programming

Web fundamentals certification covering semantic HTML and modern CSS layouts.

New Certificate

New Certificate

What this certificate recognises.

New Certificate

New Certificate

What this certificate recognises.

Robotics & STEM

Competitions, exhibitions, and hands-on STEM experience.

FLL LEGO 2026

FLL LEGO 2026

First LEGO League 2026 competitor — designing, building, and programming autonomous LEGO robots.

FLL Participation

FLL Participation

Recognized participation in the First LEGO League robotics competition.

Physics Exhibition

Physics Exhibition

Contributed an exhibited project to the school Physics Exhibition.

Organic Expo Participation

Organic Expo Participation

Presented sustainable innovations at the Organic Expo.

2nd Place in GLOBEX

2nd Place in GLOBEX

Second place at the GLOBEX competition with an engineering project.

Academic Achievements

Top placements and academic excellence awards.

Star Student - Maths 2025

Star Student - Maths 2025

Awarded Star Student for outstanding performance in Mathematics.

Star Student - March Year 5

Star Student - March Year 5

Named Star Student in March of Year 5 for overall excellence.

Star Student - November Year 6

Star Student - November Year 6

Named Star Student in November of Year 6 for overall excellence.

2nd Position - Grade 2

2nd Position - Grade 2

Finished Grade 2 in 2nd position academically.

4th Position - Grade 1

4th Position - Grade 1

Finished Grade 1 in 4th position academically.

5th Position - Grade 1 Second Term

5th Position - Grade 1 Second Term

Finished Grade 1 second term in 5th position.

3000 Reading Achievement

3000 Reading Achievement

Read 3,000 pages as part of the school reading program.

2 Consecutive Years - 100 in Arabic

2 Consecutive Years - 100 in Arabic

Scored a perfect 100 in Arabic for two consecutive years.

Dedication & Excellence

Recognition for punctuality, attendance, and conduct.

450 Points Achievement

450 Points Achievement

Reached the 450-point achievement milestone.

100% Attendance - Year 7

100% Attendance - Year 7

Perfect attendance across the whole of Year 7.

100% Attendance - 2025

100% Attendance - 2025

Perfect attendance for the 2025 academic year.

100 Punctuality Certificate

100 Punctuality Certificate

Recognized for consistently punctual arrival across the term.

GEM Rewards - 300 Points

GEM Rewards - 300 Points

Earned 300 GEM reward points for positive behavior and effort.

GEM Rewards - 50 Points

GEM Rewards - 50 Points

Earned 50 GEM reward points for positive behavior and effort.

Smartly Dressed - Year 6

Smartly Dressed - Year 6

Recognized for uniform excellence throughout Year 6.

Student of the Month

Student of the Month

Named Student of the Month for outstanding conduct and achievement.

Rewilding Minds Program

Rewilding Minds Program

Certificate of participation as I re-wild my mind about nature

Be A GEM

In recognition of exceptional performance, positive attitude, and consistently Going the Extra Mile.

100% Attendance in January 2025

100% Attendance in January 2025

Recognized for 100% attendance in January of 2025

300 Points Achievement

300 Points Achievement

Reached the 450-point achievement milestone in Year 10.

500 Points Achievement

500 Points Achievement

Reached the 500-point achievement milestone in Year 10

Quran & Arabic

Religious and language achievements.

Hifz Quran

Hifz Quran

Memorization achievement in the Quran Hifz program.

07 — Projects

Things I've built

A collection of projects demonstrating programming, AI, robotics, web development, and engineering skills.

House Price Predictor: ML Regression Model

House Price Predictor

House Price Predictor

A machine learning project built with Python and Scikit-Learn that predicts house prices based on various features such as location, size, and amenities.

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    Built a machine learning model with Python and Scikit-Learn that predicts house prices from features like location, size, and amenities.

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    Cleaned and engineered real housing datasets to improve prediction accuracy.

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    Evaluated multiple regression algorithms and selected the strongest performer.

Python Scikit-Learn Machine Learning

Cat vs Dog Classifier: Deep Learning Vision

Cat vs Dog Classifier

Cat vs Dog Classifier

A deep learning computer vision model built using TensorFlow and Keras to classify images of cats and dogs with high accuracy.

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    Developed a computer vision model using TensorFlow and Keras to classify images of cats and dogs with high accuracy.

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    Trained convolutional neural networks with data augmentation for robust results.

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    Processed and prepared hundreds of labeled training images.

Python TensorFlow Computer Vision

Liver Cancer Predictor: Healthcare AI

Liver Cancer Predictor

Liver Cancer Predictor

A healthcare AI project using machine learning algorithms to assist in the early prediction and classification of liver cancer from patient data.

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    Created a healthcare AI project using machine learning to assist early prediction and classification of liver cancer from patient data.

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    Focused on responsible, data-driven decision support for medical screening.

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    Compared multiple classification algorithms to find the most reliable results.

Python Healthcare AI Data Science

Mahmoud Mobarak Portfolio: Personal Website

Mahmoud Mobarak Portfolio

Mahmoud Mobarak Portfolio

A fully responsive personal portfolio website built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to showcase my academic achievements, projects, certifications, and extracurricular activities.

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    Designed and built a fully responsive personal portfolio using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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    Includes custom creations: a 3D flip book, animated wallet cards, and an interactive hierarchy diagram.

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    Runs as a fully static site with a local admin panel for easy content management.

HTML CSS JavaScript

Homemade Water Filter: Engineering Project

Homemade Water Filter

Homemade Water Filter

Designed and built a working homemade water filter using layered natural materials to demonstrate basic water purification principles.

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    Designed and built a working water filter using layered household materials.

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    Tested filtration effectiveness across multiple design iterations.

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    Applied engineering design thinking to a real-world sustainability problem.

STEM Engineering Environmental

Solar Panel Model: Renewable Energy

Solar Panel Model

Solar Panel Model

A hands-on engineering project demonstrating clean energy conversion using solar cells, exploring renewable energy principles.

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    Constructed a working solar panel model demonstrating renewable energy conversion.

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    Measured and compared energy output under different light conditions.

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    Presented the project at a school science exhibition.

Renewable Energy Solar Engineering

Lingua Mystica: Language Learning Concept

Lingua Mystica

Lingua Mystica

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An interactive ancient script decoder and linguistic exploration tool exploring cipher systems and historic writing methods.

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    Created a language-learning concept exploring creative approaches to mastering new languages.

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    Combined spaced repetition with gamified practice techniques.

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    Designed the user experience and learning flow from scratch.

JavaScript Cryptography UI/UX

KeyCraft: E-commerce Storefront

KeyCraft E-commerce

KeyCraft E-commerce

Check out GitHub

A modern, responsive e-commerce web concept for custom keychains with cart functionality and interactive product catalog.

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    Built an e-commerce concept store around keyboard products with a modern storefront.

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    Designed product pages, cart flow, and fully responsive layouts.

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    Focused on clean UI and conversion-friendly design patterns.

Web Development E-Commerce UI/UX

08 — Outside the classroom

Competitions & activities

Here's a collection of extracurricular activities I've participated in to enhance my skills, leadership, and teamwork abilities outside the classroom.

Robotics Program - FLL 2025 and 2026
Robotics Coding Teamwork

Robotics Program - FLL 2025 and 2026

Where code meets creation — building robots that think.

As an active member of the school's First LEGO League (FLL) robotics team, I spend the season designing, building, and programming autonomous LEGO robots. Beyond the robot itself, I work on the innovation project side — researching real-world problems and pitching creative solutions to judges. The program has taught me how engineering, coding, and teamwork come together under real competition pressure.

  • Programmed autonomous robots using sensor-based navigation and mission strategy.
  • Collaborated with teammates to brainstorm, prototype, and test robot designs across the season.
  • Presented our innovation project and robot design directly to FLL judges.
  • Learned to stay calm and iterate fast when missions fail mid-competition.
Physics Exhibition
Science Presentation Physics

Physics Exhibition

Turning abstract equations into experiments people can touch.

At the school Physics Exhibition, I designed and presented working scientific models that demonstrate core physical principles — turning textbook theory into something visitors can see, touch, and question. Explaining complex ideas to audiences of every age sharpened my ability to communicate science clearly and confidently.

  • Built interactive demonstration models explaining core physics principles.
  • Presented to hundreds of visiting students and faculty across the exhibition.
  • Answered spontaneous deep-dive questions from teachers and judges.
  • Translated abstract equations into visual, hands-on experiences.
Organic Expo
Sustainability Innovation Environment

Organic Expo

Innovation with a conscience — engineering for a greener future.

Representing sustainable thinking at the Organic Expo, I presented eco-friendly innovations and organic solutions to industry visitors and judges. The expo pushed me to think about how engineering choices affect the environment, and how small design decisions can make products dramatically more sustainable.

  • Presented sustainable innovations to industry visitors and expo judges.
  • Researched the eco-friendly materials and processes behind our showcased solutions.
  • Discussed real-world sustainability trade-offs with professionals.
  • Represented the school at a public-facing environmental event.
Globex Competition
Engineering 2nd Place STEM

Globex Competition

From a homemade filter to a judged engineering stage.

At the Globex competition, I presented a homemade water filter built from layered natural and household materials, demonstrating how basic engineering design can tackle real water-purification problems. The project earned 2nd place and taught me how to take an idea from rough prototype to a judged, professional presentation.

  • Designed and built a layered water filter demonstrating real purification principles.
  • Earned 2nd place among competitive STEM project entries.
  • Explained filtration science and design iterations to the judging panel.
  • Took a project from concept to prototype to tested to presented.

09 — Contact

Let's build something

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Let's connect

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