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Robotics competition ‘FIRST® LEGO® League’ Challenge

round hosted by ATLAB kicks off in UAE tomorrow

17/01/2025

• 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
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