Adam El Rafey - in pictures

  • Adam El Rafey, 12, is a freshman at the University of Wollongong in Dubai, the youngest student to ever attend the school. Ruel Pableo / The National
    Adam El Rafey, 12, is a freshman at the University of Wollongong in Dubai, the youngest student to ever attend the school. Ruel Pableo / The National
  • Adam with his mother, Soha El Halfawi, and sister Laila at their home in Arabian Ranches. Ruel Pableo / The National
    Adam with his mother, Soha El Halfawi, and sister Laila at their home in Arabian Ranches. Ruel Pableo / The National
  • Adam was named one of the global Future Top 25 Under 25 changemakers by the Future Minds Network. Ruel Pableo / The National
    Adam was named one of the global Future Top 25 Under 25 changemakers by the Future Minds Network. Ruel Pableo / The National
  • Adam began reading at age 1 and has studied robotics since the age of 4. Ruel Pableo / The National
    Adam began reading at age 1 and has studied robotics since the age of 4. Ruel Pableo / The National
  • Adam in 2019. He is the only child on the changemakers list from the Middle East. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Adam in 2019. He is the only child on the changemakers list from the Middle East. Reem Mohammed / The National