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Press Release

Robotics competition ‘FIRST® LEGO® League’ Challenge round

hosted by ATLAB kicks off in UAE tomorrow

• 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