Little engineer boosts aviation skills to young people

The UAE's Ministry of Education and General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) along with Airbus Middle East have joined forces to roll out a three day robotics workshops, set to run in parallel to the summit. The three-day workshop is designed by The Little Engineer (TLE) in partnership with Airbus Middle East, to promote science and technology among the UAE's youth.
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Some 80 students in grades five and six from Ras Al Khaimah public schools have participated in the workshops, which was designed to engage students through interactive and tailored robotic program to promote engagement and training initiatives for youth at a grass-root level and to support the growing needs for talent, encouraging nationals to pursue a career in the aviation industry.
The Airbus TLE workshops focus on developing technical and soft skills in the fields of science and technology. It introduces students to key components such as sensors and motors, enabling them to discover how machines operate in the real world. Students learn to be team players working to reach a common goal by using their creativity and imagination to solve problems and celebrate their achievements.
Laila Hareb, assistant director, strategies and international affairs, GCAA, said: “Earlier this year, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to support the future of aviation by investing in the UAE’s youth, instilling a passion for science and technology and driving innovation in the Middle East”. She added: "Youth are a key demographic for us as they are the future of the UAE, by collaborating with Airbus to host these workshops we are building the future of civil aviation together. This will benefit our country for generations to come, making a sustainable contribution to the aviation industry."