Bloom World Academy hosted the Dubai regional stage of STEAM Champions UAE 2025 to 2026 on 14 February 2026, welcoming 252 students from 13 schools to compete across Robotics and Drones, Project Based Learning, and Arts and Humanities. The Dubai event formed part of a wider national programme spanning all seven Emirates, bringing together young innovators to apply technology and interdisciplinary thinking to contemporary challenges.
Organised by EduStream in collaboration with international partners ENJOY AI, IGO and World STEM and Robotics Organisation, the internationally recognised competition is delivered as a UAE regional initiative with stages held on separate dates. Now in its third edition, STEAM Champions UAE focuses on food security, sustainability and innovation, challenging KG to Grade 12 students to tackle real world issues through artificial intelligence, robotics and creative problem solving.
High Profile Attendance and National Vision
The Dubai regional stage was attended by H.E Dr Abdallah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council and former UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Infrastructure Development. He shared his support for youth led innovation in sustainability, stating:
“I was deeply impressed by the vision, organisation, and commitment demonstrated in STEAM Champions competition at Bloom World Academy. It reflects an important evolution in education, one that moves beyond traditional models and aligns learning with innovation, responsibility, and sustainability. Some of these ideas may evolve into impactful, sustainable innovations, representing a strategic investment in our nation’s long-term prosperity. These young students are not only learners today, they are the future leaders and innovators who will shape a more sustainable world.”
Students Secure First Place in Project Based Learning
Bloom World Academy achieved notable success in the Project Based Learning Challengers category, competing against 23 other teams and securing two major distinctions.
Grade 8 students Abbas Hadjighasem and Mahmood Alameri were awarded 1st Place and named Champions of the Year for their project, Root2Retail. The team developed a blockchain and IoT powered traceability system designed to increase transparency across the food supply chain. Through AI driven monitoring and predictive alerts, the solution aims to reduce spoilage and strengthen food security.
In the same category, fellow Grade 8 students Omar Askar, Sarth Dutta, and Thomas Wall received the Best Creative Builders Award for their project, Smart iliser. The project presents a bio intelligent fertilisation system integrating natural nutrient cycling, gravity fed irrigation, solar energy and AI based plant monitoring, offering a scalable approach to sustainable agriculture in desert environments. Further recognition was awarded to BWA teacher Ms Huma Deshmukh, Lead Practitioner Digital, Computer Science and AI, who received the STEAM Champions Best Teacher Award.
Commitment to AI and Interdisciplinary Learning
John Bell, Executive Principal of Bloom World Academy, commented:
“Hosting STEAM Champions at Bloom World Academy has been both a tremendous honour and a proud milestone for our school community. BWA has always been a hub for innovation and a place where thoughtful creativity is encouraged. Artificial intelligence is embedded across our curriculum in meaningful and practical ways, and it is a particularly proud moment to see our students awarded first-place recognition, reflecting the strength of that foundation. We remain committed to equipping young people with the confidence and capability to shape a more intelligent, sustainable and forward-looking future.”
In 2026, STEAM Champions brought together more than 1,620 students from 109 schools, supported by 45 judges and attracting over 3,000 visitors nationwide. The programme aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 2 Zero Hunger, as well as the UAE National Food Security Strategy 2050.
Through both hosting leadership and student achievement, Bloom World Academy demonstrated its continued emphasis on interdisciplinary learning rooted in practical application and national relevance.
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