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2/5/25, 10:14 AM Robotics competition ‘FIRST® LEGO® League’ Challenge round hosted by ATLAB kicks off in UAE - Education UAE

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.”

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