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Robotics competition ‘FIRST® LEGO® League’ Challenge round hosted by ATLAB kicks off in UAE tomorrow | UAE News 24/7
ROBOTICS COMPETITION ‘FIRST®
LEGO® LEAGUE’ CHALLENGE
ROUND HOSTED BY ATLAB KICKS

OFF IN UAE TOMORROW

JANUARY 16, 2025 UAENEWS247

The event aligns with the UAE’s ambitious educational objectives and
Centena Group’s commitment to promoting essential STEM skills.
Winners will represent the nation at international festivals in USA,
Australia, and Norway.
Participants will be provided with official FLL and LEGO Education kits
by ATLAB.

UAE, 16 January 2025: The highly anticipated
‘FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL)’ Challenge round, hosted by ATLAB, a
subsidiary of Centena Group, in collaboration with its
organisers, FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and
Technology) and LEGO® Education, will officially commence tomorrow.
Regional competitions will be held across the Emirates of Dubai, Sharjah,
and Abu Dhabi, leading up to the UAE Finals slated for February 8 and 9,
2025, at Raffles World Academy, an Innoventures Education group
school.

As a part of the event, Atlab has collaborated with leading UAE
institutions such as ASCS from Bukhatir Group, Nord Anglia International
School, Royal Grammar School Guildford, Aldar Schools, and GEMS
Education, to further enhance student participation and reach.

The competition in its 9th year in the UAE, continues to inspire the
nation’s young minds, encouraging them to explore diverse facets of
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through
interactive and hands-on learning experiences, enhancing students’
innovation, leadership, self-confidence, and communication capabilities.
FIRST® LEGO® League, a global robotics program for children between
the ages of 4 and 16 is divided into three specific categories. The
‘Discover’ category for those between the ages of 4 – 6 is designed to
inspire early interest in STEM through playful, team-based challenges;
the ‘Explore’ category for those aged 6-10 strives to impart critical
thinking, coding and design skills through STEM-based tasks; and the
‘Challenge’ category for students aged 9 to 16, enables participants to
solve real-world problems using robotics and advanced STEM
applications. Regional rounds of the ‘Explore’ category for Dubai,
Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi have successfully concluded.

Nilesh Korgaonkar, CEO of ATLAB said: “FIRST® LEGO® League inspires
students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and explore their
creative potential. The competition was created to empower the next
generation with the skills necessary for future success in STEM fields
while equipping them with essential 21st-century skills. By participating
in FLL, students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge educational
tools that foster problem-solving and leadership skills. To make this
experience more accessible, we offer official FLL and LEGO Education kits
designed specifically for this competition which are available on our
eCommerce website atlabshoponline.com.”
The winners of FIRST® LEGO® League UAE will proudly represent the
nation at prestigious international festivals in the USA, Australia, Norway,
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