Abu Dhabi: The capital will host the World Robot Olympiad in November this year. This was announced by the Abu Dhabi Educational Council (Adec).

Teams from more than 40 countries are expected to compete in the yearly event. The UAE had participated in the event in the past, including the last edition that took place in Manila in 2009. The UAE team comprised students from Adec and GEMS-managed schools.

Great opportunity

"This is a great opportunity to help and enhance students' interest and education in the fields of science and technology, especially as robots have been used productively in [various] fields, including engineering and medicine," Dr Mughair Al Khaili, director general of Adec, said.

"The event will not only provide a platform for students to create innovative entries for the competition, but will also provide them with an opportunity to interact with other international teams," he added.