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ATLAB announces winners of ‘FIRST® LEGO® League’, recognising UAE’s young innovators in robotics – Executive Bulletin
concepts and gain valuable experience in the realms of problem-solving, teamwork, and STEM-related skills. We
aim to carry this experience forward and continue to participate in similar competitions.”

The winners in the CHALLENGE category were assessed on the basis of their robot design, performance,
innovation projects and core values. Team ACE that received the Champion’s Winner Award are qualified for the

international-level competition, which is held in the USA at the World Festival – Houston, Texas. Apart from this,
selected teams will compete in the international competitions across the world; AIS_TECHTITANS from Abu

Dhabi International Pvt School in Greece, SEATROTTERS from Gems Millenium School – Sharjah in South Africa,
AQUA RAPTORZ from DPS – Sharjah and METAL MECH from Gems International School- Al Khail in Australia and
PELAGIC PIONEERS from DPS – Sharjah in USA.

Nilesh Korgaonkar, CEO of ATLAB said: “The exceptional projects created by these innovators may not be

directly implemented, but they might inspire real-world solutions at an international level or adopted by
organisations or countries associated with FIRST®. This competition is a platform for students to showcase their
creativity, gain valuable experience and contribute to solving real-world problems. We are immensely proud of

all the participants and winners who seized this opportunity. To ensure high-quality evaluation, we meticulously
selected judges with expertise in STEM education and robotics.”

The teams were judged by esteemed professionals from different backgrounds, representing institutions,
universities and schools across the UAE from both governmental and private organisations. This year’s grand

finale was further enriched by the presence of special guest Rasna Hussain, a CCDI Teacher and Trainer at the
UAE’s Ministry of Education, whose expertise spans Robotics, STEM Training, artificial intelligence (AI) and

Machine Learning.

In line with the UAE’s vision to foster a knowledge-based economy and empower future generations, initiatives
like the FIRST® LEGO® League play a vital role in nurturing young innovators. By providing a platform to
showcase creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, ATLAB reaffirms its commitment to supporting the

nation’s aspirations for innovation and excellence in STEM fields.

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