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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, and various European countries. Notably, in the 2023-24 season, the FLL UAE team

earned the ‘Best Robot Performance Award’ on the global stage, winning against top teams from around the world.

The event aligns with the ‘UAE Centennial 2071’ plan, ‘Vision 2021’, and the ‘National Innovation Strategy’ aimed at

enhancing future-ready skills, as well as the goals of the ‘UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031’ and the ‘UAE
Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy’. Moreover, the UAE remains committed to elevating its educational

landscape, by implementing key strategies focused on driving qualitative improvements in the educational system
and enhancing student-teacher interactions. These include trailblazing initiatives such as smart learning programs,

revised curricula with a focus on imparting math and science education in English, new teacher licensing and
evaluation systems, as well as updated codes of conduct.

The FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge, in line with these initiatives and Centena Group’s vision, aims to equip
students with essential STEM skills through practical, mentor-based programs, while promoting the integration of

robotics, AI, and EdTech in K-12 education in the UAE.

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About ATLAB
ATLAB, Centena Group’s educational solutions division is a pivotal force in shaping the future of K-12, higher

education, and vocational training in the region. ATLAB aims to foster a brighter future and stronger community
with an approach that revolves around providing comprehensive, hands-on, and enjoyable experimental learning
solutions tailored for educational institutions which is easily also accessible through the eCommerce platform –

‘AtlabShopOnline’. Specialising in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education,
ATLAB helps educators to practice innovative teaching methods that integrate cutting-edge technologies like AI,

Robotics, Coding, and Virtual Reality, while providing educators with solutions to nurture the critical thinking,
problem-solving, and creativity of today's learners, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow in the
classroom.

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