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  "id": "news-oct2026-ega-engineer-the-future-25-schools",
  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "en",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/ega-engineer-the-future-stem-programme-25-schools-2026",
  "slug": "ega-engineer-the-future-stem-programme-25-schools-2026",
  "category": "policy-standards",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-19",
  "sourceName": "Emirates Global Aluminium",
  "sourceUrl": "https://media.ega.ae/egas-engineer-the-future-programme-to-encourage-stem-interest-at-another-25-schools-in-the-20262027-academic-year/",
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  "tags": [
    "United Arab Emirates",
    "Emirates Global Aluminium",
    "Aluminium",
    "STEM education",
    "Industry 4.0"
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  "content": {
    "title": "EGA expands industrial STEM programme to 25 more UAE schools",
    "summary": "The aluminium producer’s 2026–2027 programme will use hands-on activities to introduce grades 9–12 students to industry, sustainability and Industry 4.0.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "Classroom links to manufacturing",
        "paragraphs": [
          "Emirates Global Aluminium said its Engineer the Future programme will reach another 25 schools in the 2026–2027 academic year, in partnership with the Ministry of Education. Since 2017, more than 44,000 students at over 170 UAE schools have participated. The current programme covers STEM concepts applied in industry, including sustainability, circular economy, Industry 4.0 and innovation. EGA also reports more than 7,000 participants during the 2025–2026 school year."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "Emirates Global Aluminium",
            "url": "https://media.ega.ae/egas-engineer-the-future-programme-to-encourage-stem-interest-at-another-25-schools-in-the-20262027-academic-year/"
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