What is Mubarmij?
Step into the world of AI and innovation with Mubarmij Al Emarat, the ultimate AI competition for students aged 7 to 24. This hands-on program empowers participants to excel in AI, Robotics, IoT, and Coding, using platforms from block-based to script based. Brought to life by Sandooq Al Watan, Mubarmij Al Emarat is more than a competition—it’s a platform for building programming skills, logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, shaping the innovators of tomorrow in a rapidly advancing tech-driven world.
Who Should Participate
Whether you are a beginner or already exploring advanced concepts, this competition opens the door to an exciting journey of learning and innovation. Unleash your creativity, engage in collaborative problem-solving, and develop cutting-edge solutions while connecting with like-minded peers. Take this opportunity to join a platform that empowers you to shape the future of education and technology, preparing you for a smarter and more connected world.
Shaping the Minds that Will Redefine Tomorrow
Mubarmij Al Emarat offers three competition categories for different age groups, providing hands-on experience in AI, robotics, coding, and IoT. Each category is designed to equip participants with the skills and confidence to transform their ideas into reality.
This category is divided into three age group:
- Junior Pioneers: 13-18 years
- Senior Pioneers: 18-24 years
- Team Composition: 2-4 Contestants
13-24 Years in age
The Novices & Pioneers categories challenge students to design, build, and program robots to complete a series of mission-based tasks on a dynamic, space-themed arena. Participants will navigate real-world robotics challenges, applying AI and IoT concepts while strategizing to maximize their scores. These categories emphasize problem-solving, teamwork, and technical skill development in an exciting competition format.
The Innovators category is an open-project competition that empowers students to develop AIoT-driven solutions addressing global challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UAE’s “We the UAE 2031” national strategy. Participants design, prototype, and present impactful projects that integrate AI, IoT, and sustainable technologies, focusing on areas like climate resilience, smart infrastructure, and renewable energy. This category encourages innovation, engineering expertise, and entrepreneurship, equipping students with the skills needed to contribute to the UAE’s future technological advancements.
- Young Innovators (Ages 7-13)
- Junior Innovators (Ages 13-18)
- Senior Innovator (Ages 18-24)
Team Compostion – 4 to 6 Contestants
What Innovators Focus On
4
Quality Education
SDG-4 aims to ensure inclusive, equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. It focuses on accessible education at all levels, eliminating gender and wealth disparities, and enhancing literacy, numeracy, and skills for sustainable development.
9
Industry Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 9 promotes resilient infrastructure, inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and innovation. It emphasizes quality infrastructure for economic growth and well-being, technological advancement, and equal access to information and financial markets, especially in developing countries.
17
Partnerships For The Goals
SDG 17 promotes global partnerships to achieve the SDGs by strengthening cooperation in finance, technology, capacity-building, and trade. It aims to enhance knowledge sharing and resource exchange among governments, the private sector, and civil society to support sustainable development.
How it Works?
01
Initial Registration to get your school sponsored
02
Selection of Sponsored Schools
03
Training for the teachers regarding the competition & kits
04
Team registrations for competition
05
Participation in the competition
06
Winner selection and celebration
Season 1 Competition Timeline
Initial registration for schools for the sponsorship
Competition preparation and team registrations
Getting ready and participating in competition
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Registration
1. How can I register for the competition?
You can register by clicking the “Register” button on menu and filling out the online registration form.
2. What is the deadline for school registration?
The registration for sponsorship is closed for this season. For self sponsored schools, registration deadline is 25th of April.
3. What is the deadline for team registration?
The team registration deadline is 25th of April.
4. Can we assign all students to one category or split them across different ones?
You have full flexibility in how you register your teams. You may assign all students to a single category or divide them among different ones depending on their interests and age groups. The kits provided are compatible with all categories, so there are no technical restrictions.
5. How can multiple teachers supervise teams from the same school?
Each teacher can register and create their own dashboard for managing their teams. However, only one teacher will be designated as the school representative, who has access to view all teams under the school. If additional teachers need to be linked to the school, they should register and inform us so they can be associated with the same school.
Sponsorship
1. How can my school get sponsored for the competition?
2. What are the benefits of getting the sponsorship for the competition?
3. Can schools participate in the competition without getting sponsored?
Yes! Schools can get self sponsored by registering for the competition and purchasing the kit.
Competition Rules & Guidelines
1. Where can I find the official rules and guidelines for the competition?
2. Can students participate as an individual, or do I need a team?
3. What are the number of students per team?
4. What’s the structure of the competition?
The competition structure involves each team playing two matches in an initial round, where the combined scores determine their ranking. The top 50% of teams will proceed to a second round with another two matches. These rounds are not head-to-head; each team competes alone on the field. Final rankings identify the top three teams, who will receive awards. In the Innovators category, the format is more flexible, requiring teams to present a project-based solution using the MC 4.0 and any available school resources.
5. Can we use IoT to control robot actions during missions?
For the vast majority of missions, the robot must function autonomously. The only exception is the final mission in the Pioneers category, where a user is allowed to trigger a command—such as confirming a landing—via an IoT interface. In all other cases, IoT is only permitted for data transmission from the robot, not to it.
6. Are we allowed to customize the robot’s design?
Absolutely. Students are encouraged to innovate and build unique robot designs. The only requirement is that the robot must fit within the designated boundary box at the start of each mission. It may extend beyond that during the mission, as long as it does so autonomously and complies with the mission rules.
7. Can we stop the robot mid-mission to make adjustments or additions?
No. All missions must be completed autonomously without any manual intervention. Teachers or students are not allowed to interact with or modify the robot during a run. Adjustments can only be made before or after a mission attempt.
8. How should students begin learning and preparing for the competition?
The best way to begin is by ensuring students are comfortable using the MC 4.0, including basic motor and sensor functions. Once they understand how to control hardware components, they should begin learning programming concepts such as loops and conditionals. For the Novices and Pioneers, students should focus on line-following and object manipulation tasks. Innovators should start by identifying a real-world problem, researching it, and designing a solution using the tools available. Consistent documentation and presentation skills are critical for scoring well.
9. What’s the difference between Novices, Pioneers, and Innovators?
The Novices and Pioneers categories are mission-based competitions where students program their robots to complete a set of predefined tasks autonomously. These two tracks differ mainly in mission complexity. In contrast, the Innovators category is a project-based challenge that allows students to identify a real-world problem, design a creative solution using available hardware (including but not limited to MC 4.0), and present it to a judging panel. Subcategories like “Junior” or “Young” exist to ensure fair scoring based on age.
Competition Kit
1. What is included in the competition kit?
The competition kit typically includes essential materials such as robotic kits, competition manuals, and any required tools. The exact contents may vary depending on the category.
2. How do I receive my competition kit?
Details on kit distribution will be communicated after registration.
3. How do we connect the robot to Wi-Fi?
To connect the robot to Wi-Fi, please note that many school networks use two-step authentication, which is not compatible with the MC 4.0 controller. In these cases, it is recommended to connect through a mobile hotspot or request an open network from your school’s IT department. As an alternative, you can connect the controller via USB-C to your computer and select the USB mode from the device’s menu. For mobile access, the MC Lab app will be available for both Android and iOS; links will be shared once the final updates are complete.
4. Do we need extra expansion kits or is the provided kit sufficient?
The standard STEAM kit provided is sufficient to complete tasks in all competition categories—Novices, Pioneers, and Innovators. Additional components are not necessary unless your team is competing in the Innovators category and wishes to enhance their solution creatively with external components.
5. Can we contact someone for technical help with coding or hardware?
Yes, support is available. Teachers can reach out to us and then we can forward the question to the team.
6. Can we use external software like Visual Studio Code and access libraries or APIs?
Currently, the competition requires the use of the MC Lab environment. While development is underway to support integration with external IDEs like Visual Studio Code, this functionality will likely be available in future seasons. For now, teams must stick to the provided tools.
7. Can we use external kits or devices alongside MC 4.0?
External physical components such as motors or sensors can be integrated if they are compatible with the MC 4.0. However, no additional controllers or processing units are allowed. The MC 4.0 must remain the primary and only control unit in use during the competition.
8. Which module should we use under MC lab—Encoder or DC Motor—and which works better?
Both encoder and DC motor modules are supported and can be used according to the design and functionality of your robot. There is no official preference; it depends on how your team wishes to implement motion control.
9. Is there a line-following code or guide available?
There is no single official method for line-following. Teams are encouraged to explore various sensor arrangements and algorithms, including basic logic or PID control. This allows for greater creativity and skill development while preparing their robot to complete missions effectively.
10. Can we use an external battery during training and competition?
Yes, using an external battery is allowed and can help maintain consistent power during long practice sessions. External batteries are also permitted in the competition, provided they do not exceed robot size limitations and remain safe to use.
11. How do we charge the internal battery correctly?
Charging should be done using the dedicated charger included in the kit, which connects using a yellow-and-black power cable. Charging via USB-C is not reliable for full charging. The charger has an LED that shows red when charging and turns green when fully charged. It’s important to avoid leaving the battery discharged for extended periods to preserve its performance.
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