UAE's NSTI Festival receives more than 4,700 student applications

The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) will host the 8th National Science, Technology and Innovation (NSTI) Festival from November 10-13.

Under the patronage of Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, the festival - taking place at ADNEC Centre Al Ain - has already received more than 4,700 registrations and applications.

Among those registrations include students from public, private and applied technology schools, from kindergarten to Grade 12, as well as university students and recent graduates, to participate in three major competitions: the Emirates Young Scientist Competition, the Advanced Technology Pioneers and the Junior Innovators Challenge.

The festival supports the objectives of UAE Innovates, observed each year throughout November, and reflects the UAE’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and inspiring future generations to embrace science, technology and innovation in shaping the future.

The festival will also feature a scientific conference and a Family Festival, offering 80 sessions and workshops across fields such as robotics, coding, renewable energy and the arts, alongside live science demonstrations, interactive artificial intelligence experiences and activities combining cultural identity with sustainability.

The programme will also provide a platform for Emirati and emerging entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and projects to visitors.

H.E. Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, UAE Minister of Education, affirmed that nurturing the talents of future generations is a national priority and that education plays a pivotal role in developing the capabilities underpinning the UAE’s progress.

Under the patronage of Hazza bin Zayed, the UAE Ministry of Education and @atrcuae will host the 8th National Science, Technology and Innovation Festival from 10-13 November 2026 at ADNEC Centre Al Ain, bringing together school and university students and recent graduates. pic.twitter.com/rkwhyTFnTW

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