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“42 Abu Dhabi Participates in Games for Change Middle East Summit to Explore the Impact of Gamified Learning in Education”

42 Abu Dhabi, the innovative and disruptive coding school in the UAE capital, recently took part in the Games for Change Middle East Summit, organized in collaboration with Abu Dhabi (AD) Gaming and the U.S. Mission to the UAE. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the 2023 G4C Middle East Summit gathered world-renowned experts in video games from the United States and the MENA region. The summit unfolded at the W Hotel on Yas Island from December 14 to 15, 2023.

Marcos Muller Habig, Acting CEO of 42 Abu Dhabi, participated in a panel discussion and topic table during the event, where he explored the role of games in driving impact within the education sector. Recognizing the transformative potential of gamification, 42 Abu Dhabi has incorporated gamified elements into its curriculum to create an interactive and engaging learning environment, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and collaborative teamwork.

Marcos Muller Habig, Acting CEO of 42 Abu Dhabi, expressed enthusiasm about the event, saying, “We are thrilled to have taken part in the Global Games for Change Middle East Summit to connect with the wide gaming community in Abu Dhabi. This summit served as an opportunity to showcase and shed light on our disruptive gamified learning methodology, which taps into the inherent curiosity of students, fostering a dynamic and interactive educational environment.”

During the panel discussion titled “Impact Metrics Unleashed: Gauging Positive Influence in Games & Learning,” Marcos provided insightful perspectives. He emphasized, “Gamified learning is foundational in cultivating not just technical abilities but also enhancing students’ decision-making skills, agility, and perseverance. We firmly believe in its transformative potential and impact on fostering creativity, problem-solving, and a resilient mindset among our students.”

42 Abu Dhabi, launched in 2020 as an initiative of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), is an innovative coding school dedicated to driving Abu Dhabi’s ongoing development through investments in business, innovation, and human potential.

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