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Bloqi Jr, the early-years coding space, with a robot character in a 3D park and a row of arrow picture blocks below

iCodejr Launches Bloqi: Coding, AI and Robotics for Schools, in English and Arabic

Bloqi is iCodejr’s new platform that lets schools teach coding, AI and robotics in English and Arabic, from the early
  • September 17, 2026
  • 5 min
iCodejr graphic: a boy wonders whether to start with robotics or coding, with a robot kit on one side, a laptop on the other

Robotics or Coding: Which Should Your Child Start With?

Robotics or coding for kids can both be great ways to develop problem-solving, creativity, and technical skills. But which one

  • August 25, 2026
  • 10 min
iCodejr graphic: a mother and son smile at a laptop during a coding lesson at home in Dubai, with the city skyline outside

Coding and AI Tutor at Home in Dubai: A Parent’s Guide

It usually starts the same way for Dubai parents. Your child disappears into Roblox for hours, or comes home buzzing

  • August 20, 2026
  • 12 min
iCodejr graphic for AI Competitions in UAE: a smiling robot codes on a laptop beside a trophy, with the Dubai skyline behind

AI Competitions in the UAE for School Students: What’s On and How to Prepare

Your child built a chatbot in their bedroom last month, or trained a Scratch game to recognise their voice. Now

  • August 7, 2026
  • 9 min
Students code at their desks in a classroom at Behaviour Enrichment in Dubai, with a Matatalab coding kit on the desk

Coding for Neurodivergent Learners: Our 10-Week Programme with Behaviour Enrichment

From April to July 2026, iCodejr ran a 10-week coding programme for autistic and neurodivergent learners at Behaviour Enrichment, a
  • July 21, 2026
  • 6 min
Three smiling school students with their laptops at Code Battle 2025, iCodejr's inter-school hackathon

Hackathons in the UAE for Schools and Students: How to Join or Host One

Your child comes home buzzing because their school is entering a coding competition and they’ve been picked for the team.

  • June 14, 2026
  • 9 min
iCodejr graphic: What Is Prompt Engineering, with a boy asking an AI assistant questions on his laptop

Prompt Engineering for Kids: What It Is and How to Teach It

Your child has probably typed a question into an AI tool already and got an answer that was too long,

  • June 10, 2026
  • 9 min
Children in party hats cheer as small robots play robo football at a robotics birthday party at home in Dubai

STEM Birthday Parties in Dubai: Robotics, Drones, 3D Printing and VR

Your child has probably been to a lot of parties this year with bouncy castles and face painting. For their

  • May 31, 2026
  • 8 min
iCodejr graphic: Top STEM Hackathon Themes for Students, with a robot circled by engineering, maths, technology and science

STEM Hackathon Themes for Students: 40 Ideas by Age and Topic

Give a room of students the same hackathon theme and you’ll get thirty completely different projects. That’s what makes a

  • May 18, 2026
  • 8 min
iCodejr graphic for hackathon events for kids in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: a boy codes on a laptop beside a small robot car

Hackathon Events for Kids in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: A Parent’s Guide

Your child’s school has sent home a note about a hackathon, and your 10-year-old is either thrilled or quietly terrified.

  • May 3, 2026
  • 7 min
iCodejr guide: 10 summer activities for kids in the UAE, from coding and robotics to museums and sports

10 Summer Activities for Kids in the UAE: Fun Ideas That Keep Them Learning

The UAE summer break is long, it’s often too hot to play outside after mid-morning, and many families travel for

  • May 1, 2026
  • 7 min
A boy in his school uniform builds a small robot at home after school

Best After-School Activities for Kids in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

School’s out, your child is home, and the family WhatsApp group is full of suggestions: swimming, football, piano, art, Arabic,

  • April 30, 2026
  • 9 min