Yango Group, a UAE-based global technology company, has launched an educational initiative to help schoolchildren across the UAE understand how artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies work, how they make decisions and how they can be applied to real-world challenges.
The initiative began with an interactive
workshop at GEMS World Academy, bringing together around 50 students aged 10–12
for practical learning sessions led by Yango Group's technology specialists.
Yango Group experts working directly with AI
and autonomous technologies introduced students to the fundamentals of
autonomous robotics. During the robotics session, students explored how sensors
and navigation software work together to help autonomous systems detect
obstacles, plan movements and respond to changing environments. Using Yango
Group’s autonomous delivery robot as a practical example, they also learned
about the role of human oversight in autonomous operations and the challenges
of deploying robotics technology in everyday environments.
The conversational AI session explored how
voice assistants understand and respond to human requests. Through interactive
examples using Yango Yasmina, a bilingual AI-powered assistant that
communicates in Arabic and English, students discovered how spoken requests are
processed and how AI generates responses. They also experimented with different
ways of asking questions, learning how the formulation of a request can
influence the quality of an AI-generated answer and why verifying information
remains essential.
Beyond introducing the fundamentals of AI and
robotics, the workshop aimed to develop practical skills such as critical
thinking, problem-solving and responsible technology use. By exploring both the
capabilities and limitations of these systems, students were encouraged to
consider how emerging technologies could help address challenges in their
schools, communities and everyday lives.
Islam Abdul Karim, Regional Head, Yango Group
Middle East, said: "As AI becomes part of everyday life,
it's important for young people to understand not only how to use technology,
but also how it works, where its limitations lie and why human judgement
matters. Our technology experts work with these systems every day, and we want
to bring that practical knowledge into classrooms. By connecting students with
the people behind the technology, we hope to encourage curiosity, critical
thinking and a new generation of young innovators."
The initiative aligns with the UAE's growing
emphasis on AI education, including the introduction of artificial intelligence
into public school curricula and the priorities outlined in Dubai's Universal
Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence. By connecting theoretical learning with
practical experience, Yango Group aims to contribute to efforts to equip young
people with the knowledge and skills needed in an increasingly
technology-driven world.
Khalid Mahmoud, Director
of Innovation at GEMS World Academy Dubai: "We want our students to be more than
users of emerging technology. We want them to understand it, question it and
ultimately help shape its future. Working with Yango Group gave our students a
valuable opportunity to explore AI and autonomous robotics through real-world
applications, while developing critical thinking, problem-solving and an
understanding of responsible technology use. Experiences like this are an
important part of preparing young people to become confident and thoughtful
innovators."
The workshop is the first step in Yango
Group's broader ambition to make AI and robotics education accessible to more
students across the UAE. The company welcomes collaboration with other schools
and educational institutions interested in bringing interactive technology
experiences into their classrooms.
Schools interested in exploring potential
partnerships can contact Yango Group through its enquiry form.
