On May 30th, 2009, "Stars of Science" debuted on 17 Arabic channels in the Middle East and is already sweeping the region with excitement. This pan-Arab invention contest is the first of its kind. Sixteen contestants from 11 different Arab countries were selected out of a pool of 5,600 applicants to present their new inventions to a panel of 3 judges. The competition takes place in Doha, Qatar at Qatar Science and Technology Park. "Stars of Science" is a testimony to the creativity and determination of the youth of the Arab world. The candidates and their inventions are:

-Wahiba Chair is a 26 year-old female from Algeria who has invented a nutrition label-scanning device that scans a food item's label to find out if it is good for you. The device can be uploaded to mobile phones.

-Sarah Al Sammak, the only other female in the competition, is a 24 year-old Bahraini who has presented her invention "Canito," a product that combines a garbage can and recycling bin in order to encourage people to recycle.

-Mohammed Hijazi, 25, is an Egyptian who invented a physiotherapy machine that will aid patients with various disabilities in strengthening their injured body parts with as little interference as possible.

-Mazen Salah, 31, is a Jordanian whose invention keeps cars cool even during the hottest months of the year.

-Sager Fayaz, 28, is a Saudi who created a reading device for the blind that can scan books and read them aloud and even translate them.

-Bassam Jalgha, 22, is a Lebanese who invented a musical tuner that automatically tunes string instruments.

-Yesser Ramil is a 21 year-old from Morocco who has put forth a wireless cell phone charger.

-Imad Al Harithy is a 23 year-old from Oman who innovated a wheelchair that can be controlled by one's mind.

-Mohammad Khalaf is a 25 year-old Palestinian presenting a vertical keyboard with the intention to make typing more comfortable.

-Ahmed Abu Salim, a 29 year-old Palestinian, invented an oxygenated energy drink that revitalizes the body.

-Hashem Sada is a 22 year-old from Qatar. Sada's creation is a tent that generates electricity through solar power.

-Mohammed Orsol, 26, is a Sudanese whose original device is used to test vegetable oil to determine its cooking quality.

-Hassan Deeb, 22, from Syria, presents a piece of equipment that utilizes waves to generate electricity.

-Saber Ben Massoud is a 24 year-old Tunisian. He has created rims for tires that take less time to be changed.

-Taha Tissaoui is a 26 year-old Tunisian. Tissaoui's device is for transporting injured patients safely.

-Mohammad Amin Abu Harb is a 23 year old Lebanese whose project is to find a way for two people to watch two different channels on the same television set while using an external device and smart goggles.

Seventeen channels are broadcasting the program through an unprecedented pan-Arab partnership: Qatar Television, ENTV (Algeria), Bahrain TV, Nile Cultural Channel (Egypt), Jordan TV, Saudi 1, Kuwait TV, Future TV (Lebanon), Tele Liban (Lebanon). Mauritania TV, Al Aoula (Morocco), Oman TV, Sudan TV, Syria 1, Hannibal TV (Tunisia), Yemen TV, and ANA.

The show, which has already been renewed for a second season, promotes team spirit and a competitiveness that is fun and healthy. Candidates whose inventions are not chosen are not eliminated but instead join the teams of their peers. The final episode will air June 26th live from Doha. Two finalists will compete for the prize of $300,000 to launch their product. Viewers will cast their vote for the winner via text messaging and phone calls.

To follow the contestants and the show's results, visit http://www.starsofscience.com.