On June 12–13, AMLY Tech Robotics Team and the American School of Tripoli hosted the AMLY Robotics Off-Season Competition, bringing together 19 robotics teams from 6 cities across Libya for two days of learning, innovation, and friendly competition.
While robotics competitions are often viewed as technical events, the experience demonstrated something much larger. Students from different communities, schools, and backgrounds came together to solve problems, collaborate, share ideas, and support one another through the common language of science and technology.
For many participants, the competition was an opportunity to apply engineering, programming, and design skills in a real-world environment. For others, it was a chance to develop leadership, teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills that will serve them throughout their lives and careers.
At LYBOTICS, we believe that robotics is one of the most powerful tools available to prepare young people for the future. Beyond building robots, students learn how to think creatively, work effectively in teams, manage projects, overcome challenges, and transform ideas into reality.
The competition was also honored by the presence of Dr. Zeyad Hejaji, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy, and Mr. Mustafa Elmanea, Chief of the Prime Minister’s Executive Team. Their engagement with students, mentors, and volunteers reflected the growing recognition of the importance of STEM education, innovation, and youth development in building Libya’s future workforce and digital economy.
Through discussions during the event, participants had the opportunity to showcase their projects and share their experiences, highlighting the positive impact that robotics and STEM education can have on young people’s confidence, aspirations, and career pathways.
The AMLY Robotics Off-Season Competition represents part of a much larger journey. Through LYBOTICS programs, including robotics competitions, STEM education initiatives, coding programs, and leadership development opportunities, we have now reached 146 robotics teams across Libya and empowered thousands of students to explore science, technology, engineering, and innovation.
What makes this achievement especially meaningful is that it brings together young people from across the country around a shared purpose. In a world often defined by differences, robotics creates opportunities for collaboration, dialogue, and mutual understanding. Students who may never have met otherwise work side by side, learn from one another, and build lasting friendships.
As we look toward the future, we remain committed to expanding access to high-quality STEM education and creating opportunities for every young person in Libya to develop the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century.
We hope that the enthusiasm demonstrated by students, mentors, educators, partners, and national leaders during this competition will lead to stronger partnerships and greater investment in youth-focused STEM programs across Libya.
Together, we are building more than robots.
We are building Libya’s next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, entrepreneurs, and leaders.