Hamdan Center for Giftedness and Innovation teamsecured first place in the national qualifiers of the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competition, held at Raffles Hotel in Dubai. With this victory, the team has qualified to represent the United Arab Emirates at the international championship, set to take place in Houston, USA, in April 2025.
On this occasion, His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, congratulated the students who claimed first place in the national qualifiers of the FIRST LEGO League (FLL), emphasizing that this achievement reflects their excellence and creativity in science and innovation.
His Excellency stated: “Undoubtedly, student participation in such competitions contributes to the development of their scientific and intellectual skills, fosters a spirit of competition and distinction, and highlights their talents on both local and global levels. This achievement aligns with the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Giftedness and Innovation’s commitment to supporting talented students, refining their skills, encouraging innovation, and showcasing their capabilities to maximize their potential. We congratulate our students on this well-deserved victory and extend our gratitude and appreciation to the organizers of this event for their efforts in ensuring its success and achieving its objectives.”
His Excellency also praised the outstanding performance of students from Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Giftedness and Innovation in local and national competitions this year, as well as the remarkable results they have achieved in previous editions of the championship at the local, national, and international levels.
The FIRST LEGO League competition targets gifted students excelling in robotics at Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Giftedness and Innovation. Participants gain real-world experiences that enhance their problem-solving skills through a structured global robotics program, equipping students and educators to build a better future. The competition aims to boost students’ confidence, expand their knowledge, develop lifelong learning habits, and encourage experimentation while enhancing their skills in critical thinking, programming, and design through hands-on training in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and robotics.