Rashid Bin Hamdan meets student team ahead of US finals

The student team from the Hamdan Bin Rashid Center for Giftedness and Innovation won both the local and national robotics championships

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Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan Al Maktoum, Supreme President of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, met the student team from the Hamdan Bin Rashid Center for Giftedness and Innovation, who are set to represent the UAE at the FLL World Finals taking place next week in Houston, USA.

The visit comes in celebration of the team’s exceptional achievement, having advanced to the global competition after winning both the local and national robotics championships.

The meeting took place on Saturday at the Foundation’s headquarters in Dubai in the presence of Aisha Miran, Director-General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and Dr Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Foundation.

During the visit, Sheikh Rashid engaged with the students and the administrative and technical teams, reviewing their preparations and expressing deep pride in their success.

He commended their dedication and praised their efforts in qualifying to represent the UAE at the international level, wishing them continued success and honourable results that reflect the scientific ambition and capabilities of the nation’s youth.