The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office has teamed up with Samsung Gulf Electronics to integrate Samsung’s Innovation Campus (SIC) into the UAE AI Camp 2024. This partnership represents a major milestone in promoting AI education among the UAE’s youth, aligning with the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031.
Through this collaboration, Samsung’s globally recognized Samsung Innovation Campus program will become a key component of the UAE AI Camp 2024. The initiative aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of AI fundamentals, machine learning, and their practical applications. The partnership underscores the critical role of government-private collaborations in driving technological innovation and economic growth in the UAE.
Saqr Binghalib, Executive Director of the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, emphasized the importance of these partnerships, stating, “The UAE government is committed to forming alliances with leading international companies to achieve our goal of positioning the UAE as a global leader in AI. By merging the expertise of both the government and the private sector within the UAE AI Camp, we ensure our youth receive world-class education in AI, in line with our national strategy to cultivate a generation of AI innovators.”
DooHee Lee, President of Samsung Gulf Electronics, added, “At Samsung, we believe in the transformative power of education and technology. Integrating our Samsung Innovation Campus into the UAE AI Summer Camp allows us to nurture the next generation of innovators who will shape the future. This partnership with the UAE’s Office of AI highlights our commitment to equipping youth with the skills necessary to thrive in an AI-driven world.”
The UAE AI Camp is the region’s leading event for AI education, offering a wide range of training sessions, workshops, webinars, and expert-led discussions. This year’s program covers cutting-edge topics such as the future of AI, virtual and augmented reality, data science, machine learning, AI in education, healthcare, finance, web development, robotics, AI ethics, governance, and cybersecurity. As the largest gathering of its kind, the Camp provides participants with an unparalleled opportunity to learn from industry experts and explore AI’s diverse applications across various sectors.
The Samsung Innovation Campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips youth with essential skills in AI, coding, and emerging technologies. The program includes courses in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analysis, and IoT, providing hands-on training and mentorship. This initiative aims to foster digital literacy and innovation, preparing students for future careers in the tech industry.
