BANGKOK, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Daira, an established fintech platform in Pakistan, proudly reports a significant business update at Money 20/20 Asia, held in Bangkok, during April 22nd – 24th, 2025. Sheikh Omer Nasim, CEO of Daira, attended the event and delivered a keynote speech, titled "Fintech's Role in Driving Financial Literacy in Pakistan".
He highlighted the pressing challenges the country faces, which include low financial literacy, limited access to formal banking, and a heavy reliance on cash-based transactions. He also emphasized the critical need for financial literacy in Pakistan and highlighted how fintech is closing the inclusion gap for millions.
With Pakistan's smartphone penetration at 51% and over 124 million mobile internet users, fintech solutions like mobile wallets and microfinance platforms are uniquely positioned to reach underserved populations. Fintech solutions can leverage AI to deliver personalized financial literacy programs, boosting engagement and retention. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a 35% growth in digital payments in the country during 2024 as evidence of shifting consumer behavior and increasing openness to digital finance.
Daira, at the forefront of Pakistan's financial inclusion efforts, is offering small-scale, easily accessible loans through a user-friendly mobile app launched in October 2024. The platform leverages AI to deliver personalized financial tips based on user behavior, helping individuals build financial literacy while managing their day-to-day needs. By expanding to online marketplaces and small businesses, Daira aims to further accelerate financial inclusion.
"We're not just providing access to finance, we're helping people understand it, and leverage it. Leveraging 17 years of technology expertise and extensive experience in market localization, we aim to drive digital financial inclusion in Pakistan through our fintech platform Daira. The company obtained a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) license from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in 2024, laying the foundation for our compliant operations within Pakistan," said Nasim.
Nasim added, "Our development in Pakistan is closely tied to impact goals, especially increasing women's financial participation, which is supported by SECP's inclusion framework – the Women Equality in Finance Policy Framework (WEEP) for Non-Bank Microfinance Companies (NBMFCs) to enhance women's financial inclusion and strengthen their role in the financial ecosystem. Daira's simple mobile interface and AI tools make it easier for women entrepreneurs and first-time borrowers to engage with digital finance confidently."
Daira is an affiliate brand under the New York Stock Exchange listed group FinVolution Group (NYSE: FINV).
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CEO Sheikh Omer Nasim Showcases Daira's Financial Inclusion Efforts at Money 20/20 Asia
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- Teachers of years 1-10 see the benefits of hands-on computer science and AI education but lack the right tools to engage students, according to a new report, 'Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education'.
- Age-appropriate and curriculum-aligned LEGO® Education lessons equip educators with everything they need to teach computer science and AI concepts as part of their curriculum.
- Students explore and build essential computer science and AI literacy skills through hands-on, collaborative and meaningful learning.
BILLUND, Denmark, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LEGO® Education announced a new hands-on solution and curriculum for computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) for year 1-10 classrooms that fosters collaboration, creativity, and learning outcomes. Shipping from April 2026, LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI enables schools to expand critically needed access to computer science and AI education.
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"We have a vision for kids learning, building and coding together – moving away from classrooms where kids work individually on computers with headphones on," said Atish Gonsalves, Head of Product, Computer Science & AI, LEGO Education. With LEGO Education Computer Science & AI, students collaborate and work in groups of four while teachers facilitate hands-on lessons with ready-to-use materials. Kits are specifically designed for years 1-2, 3-6 and 7-10, featuring LEGO® bricks, hardware and lessons that are accessible for beginners yet offer infinite possibilities for experienced learners.
'Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education' found that many teachers are lacking the right tools to engage their students in these concepts. In fact, more than half of teachers globally say current resources leave students "bored", and nearly half say computer science isn't relatable and doesn't connect to students' interests or day-to-day. While 69 per cent of global teachers agree AI literacy is critical for students' futures, 40 per cent say their schools aren't prepared to teach it responsibly.
"The future will be led by children who don't just use technology – they understand it, question it and ultimately build a better world with it," said Andrew Sliwinski, Head of Product Experience, LEGO Education. "AI presents incredible opportunities for learning, but it must be introduced with intention and care. This is why we developed a solution for the classroom grounded in the LEGO Group's values of child safety, privacy and well-being. With LEGO Education Computer Science & AI, children engage with AI to build their understanding of how the technology works in a safe and responsible way."
LEGO Education is introducing a hands-on, student-centred approach to effectively teach computer science concepts in the classroom and foster AI literacy, creativity and student agency. The report found that teachers value digital learning with screens but want more balance to deliver the best learning outcomes. The LEGO Education curriculum includes both screen-free lessons and lessons that combine physical bricks with the digital LEGO® Education Coding Canvas to bring student creations to life. To understand why and how the technology works, students build and experiment with AI, ultimately learning how to engage with it in a more meaningful and responsible way. This marks a significant shift in how these subjects are taught in classrooms.
With the upcoming launch of LEGO Education Computer Science & AI and the recent introduction of LEGO® Education Science, LEGO Education is designing solutions that equip schools with the tools they need to more easily and effectively teach subjects that have often been disconnected and inaccessible to many students and teachers. As part of this transition, the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Portfolio will retire, including LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime and LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential. For details and timing, visit LEGOeducation.com/SPIKE-retirement.
LEGO Education Computer Science & AI will begin shipping in April 2026. To learn more, visit LEGOeducation.com/CS-AI.
Stay connected on social media through LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Key Product Information
- Kits will be available in three grade bands: years 1-2, 3-6 and 7-10.
- Each kit is a stackable box containing LEGO bricks, interactive hardware, connection card(s), charging cable(s) and building instructions.
- LEGO Education Coding Canvas offers intuitive, block-based coding experience with word and icon blocks (available on a web browser or as an iOS app). LEGO Education Coding Canvas requires no student login, and data is only saved locally.
- Free unlimited access to the online Teacher Portal includes Getting Started materials, facilitation notes, classroom presentations, curriculum-aligned lessons and more.
- Collaborative experiences invite students to build, code and create their own AI interactions.
- FIRST® LEGO® League Future Edition deepens the learning from LEGO Education Computer Science & AI in the classroom. FIRST LEGO League will be available as Founders Edition and Future Edition. For information on eligibility and availability, visit: LEGOeducation.com/FLL
Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education
Survey of 1,800 teachers and administrators across the United States, Germany, South Korea and Australia. Respondents included general educators, US administrators and computer science specialists. The survey was conducted by Edelman DXI Research on behalf of LEGO Education during August and September 2025.
Download the full report: LEGOeducation.com/AI
About LEGO® Education
LEGO® Education brings inquiry-based, hands-on learning into year 1-10 classrooms and beyond, combining educators' expertise with engaging LEGO® bricks and standards-aligned lessons to deliver meaningful learning outcomes. These learning experiences, rooted in safety, collaboration and hands-on discovery, inspire students to believe that any subject or path in life is within reach.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, LEGO Education, the LEGO Education logo and the SPIKE logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2026 The LEGO Group.
Media Contact
Kelley Brescia
Kelley.brescia@LEGO.com
- Teachers of years 1-10 see the benefits of hands-on computer science and AI education but lack the right tools to engage students, according to a new report, 'Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education'.
- Age-appropriate and curriculum-aligned LEGO® Education lessons equip educators with everything they need to teach computer science and AI concepts as part of their curriculum.
- Students explore and build essential computer science and AI literacy skills through hands-on, collaborative and meaningful learning.
BILLUND, Denmark, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LEGO® Education announced a new hands-on solution and curriculum for computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) for year 1-10 classrooms that fosters collaboration, creativity, and learning outcomes. Shipping from April 2026, LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI enables schools to expand critically needed access to computer science and AI education.
LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI empowers teachers to deliver computer science and AI learning that is impactful, meaningful, and relevant for every K-8 classroom (ages 5-11+). jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2857931/LEGO_Education_CSAI_Concept_Video.mp4', image: 'https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2857931/LEGO_Education_CSAI_Concept_Video.mp4?p=thumbnail', autostart:'false', stretching : 'uniform', width: '512', height: '288'});
"We have a vision for kids learning, building and coding together – moving away from classrooms where kids work individually on computers with headphones on," said Atish Gonsalves, Head of Product, Computer Science & AI, LEGO Education. With LEGO Education Computer Science & AI, students collaborate and work in groups of four while teachers facilitate hands-on lessons with ready-to-use materials. Kits are specifically designed for years 1-2, 3-6 and 7-10, featuring LEGO® bricks, hardware and lessons that are accessible for beginners yet offer infinite possibilities for experienced learners.
'Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education' found that many teachers are lacking the right tools to engage their students in these concepts. In fact, more than half of teachers globally say current resources leave students "bored", and nearly half say computer science isn't relatable and doesn't connect to students' interests or day-to-day. While 69 per cent of global teachers agree AI literacy is critical for students' futures, 40 per cent say their schools aren't prepared to teach it responsibly.
"The future will be led by children who don't just use technology – they understand it, question it and ultimately build a better world with it," said Andrew Sliwinski, Head of Product Experience, LEGO Education. "AI presents incredible opportunities for learning, but it must be introduced with intention and care. This is why we developed a solution for the classroom grounded in the LEGO Group's values of child safety, privacy and well-being. With LEGO Education Computer Science & AI, children engage with AI to build their understanding of how the technology works in a safe and responsible way."
LEGO Education is introducing a hands-on, student-centred approach to effectively teach computer science concepts in the classroom and foster AI literacy, creativity and student agency. The report found that teachers value digital learning with screens but want more balance to deliver the best learning outcomes. The LEGO Education curriculum includes both screen-free lessons and lessons that combine physical bricks with the digital LEGO® Education Coding Canvas to bring student creations to life. To understand why and how the technology works, students build and experiment with AI, ultimately learning how to engage with it in a more meaningful and responsible way. This marks a significant shift in how these subjects are taught in classrooms.
With the upcoming launch of LEGO Education Computer Science & AI and the recent introduction of LEGO® Education Science, LEGO Education is designing solutions that equip schools with the tools they need to more easily and effectively teach subjects that have often been disconnected and inaccessible to many students and teachers. As part of this transition, the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Portfolio will retire, including LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime and LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential. For details and timing, visit LEGOeducation.com/SPIKE-retirement.
LEGO Education Computer Science & AI will begin shipping in April 2026. To learn more, visit LEGOeducation.com/CS-AI.
Stay connected on social media through LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Key Product Information
- Kits will be available in three grade bands: years 1-2, 3-6 and 7-10.
- Each kit is a stackable box containing LEGO bricks, interactive hardware, connection card(s), charging cable(s) and building instructions.
- LEGO Education Coding Canvas offers intuitive, block-based coding experience with word and icon blocks (available on a web browser or as an iOS app). LEGO Education Coding Canvas requires no student login, and data is only saved locally.
- Free unlimited access to the online Teacher Portal includes Getting Started materials, facilitation notes, classroom presentations, curriculum-aligned lessons and more.
- Collaborative experiences invite students to build, code and create their own AI interactions.
- FIRST® LEGO® League Future Edition deepens the learning from LEGO Education Computer Science & AI in the classroom. FIRST LEGO League will be available as Founders Edition and Future Edition. For information on eligibility and availability, visit: LEGOeducation.com/FLL
Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education
Survey of 1,800 teachers and administrators across the United States, Germany, South Korea and Australia. Respondents included general educators, US administrators and computer science specialists. The survey was conducted by Edelman DXI Research on behalf of LEGO Education during August and September 2025.
Download the full report: LEGOeducation.com/AI
About LEGO® Education
LEGO® Education brings inquiry-based, hands-on learning into year 1-10 classrooms and beyond, combining educators' expertise with engaging LEGO® bricks and standards-aligned lessons to deliver meaningful learning outcomes. These learning experiences, rooted in safety, collaboration and hands-on discovery, inspire students to believe that any subject or path in life is within reach.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, LEGO Education, the LEGO Education logo and the SPIKE logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2026 The LEGO Group.
Media Contact
Kelley Brescia
Kelley.brescia@LEGO.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution
LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution
LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution
LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution
