Jothi Kumar Dec 04, 2024

National Program for Artificial Intelligence Launches Fifth Edition of UAE AI Summer Camp

The National Programme for Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders, has launched the fifth edition of the UAE AI Camp. This transformative camp, starting from July 8th to August 4th, 2023, is designed to empower the next generation with advanced technology, tools, and skills in the field of artificial intelligence. This collaborative effort aims to equip the UAE AI camp participants with digital tools and technologies, enabling them to enhance the framework of future prospects and harness the potential of artificial intelligence in innovative ways. 

World's First Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in the UAE

Governments worldwide recognize the potential and significance of artificial intelligence (AI). However, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a pioneering step by appointing a dedicated minister for AI. In a groundbreaking move in 2017, the UAE became the first country in the world to establish the position of Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence. His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama was appointed as the UAE's Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, making him the world's first minister in this domain. In July 2020, his responsibilities expanded to include the Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications.

Omar Sultan Al Olama

The establishment of the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence aims to position the UAE as a global leader in AI by 2031. This visionary initiative strives to create new economic and social opportunities for UAE citizens, foster economic growth, develop AI policies and best practices, invest in AI research and development, enhance the AI capabilities of the UAE government, and provide funding support for both public and private AI projects. The UAE's commitment to AI reflects its determination to harness the transformative potential of this technology for the benefit of its people and to drive innovation on a global scale.

The UAE AI Summer Camp 5.0

The UAE AI Summer Camp 5.0 aims to empower the younger generation by equipping them with advanced technology, tools, and skills in artificial intelligence (AI). The UAE AI Summer Camp targets school and university students, as well as various segments of society. The camp provides interactive workshops, webinars, and deep dialogues to foster a generation empowered with advanced technology and AI skills. This empowers them to contribute actively to the creation of a sustainable digital economy and strengthens our nation's leadership as well as future readiness. 

The UAE AI Summer Camp targets school and university students as well as various segments of society. The UAE AI Camp focuses on six cutting-edge themes;

  • Web Development and Robotics
  • Digital Entrepreneurship and Career Planning
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence 
  • Online Safety and Cybersecurity
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
  • Virtual and Augmented Reality

The previous editions of the UAE AI Summer Camp witnessed wide participation, attracting over 22,000 participants from different educational stages and backgrounds. The camp's training workshops have significantly enhanced society's technological skills, making it a resounding success. 

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Programs and Interactive Workshops in Collaboration with Industry Experts

The UAE AI Summer Camp 5.0 presents specialized programs and interactive workshops that involve government entities, the private sector, and international companies, such as

  • Cyber Security Council 
  • Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) 
  • DP World
  • Dubai Chambers
  • Road and Transport Authority (RTA)
  • Dubai Cyber Innovation Park
  • Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
  • Coding ambassadors
  • Coders HQ initiatives
  • Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre 
  • Technology Innovation Institute 
  • Ajman X 
  • Fujairah Police GHQ 
  • Microsoft, AWS 
  • Huawei
  • Careem 
  • Dell Technologies
  • Stripe
  • Accenture
  • Le Wagon
  • Jeel code
  • VR Academi
  • Bnb
  • Mathworks
  • University of Birmingham Dubai
  • Cybernet
  • G42
  • Women in AI
  • Intel
  • QUAE
  • Marse's robotic systems

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Future Of Technology With The UAE AI Summer Camp 5.0

The UAE AI Summer Camp is an immersive program that delves into the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. The camp intends to shape the future of technology and digital life through a series of awareness workshops. The workshops are designed to enhance participants' programming skills and equip them with the knowledge to design AI applications and smart solutions. The sessions will cover advanced topics, such as generative artificial intelligence, deep learning, and machine learning.

The UAE AI camp also facilitates meetings with leading companies in the AI field, providing an opportunity for participants to learn from their experiences. Workshops will explore the power of AI, including image and language generation and understanding. Participants will gain practical insights into how AI tools, like ChatGPT that can be utilized in professional and personal life. Additionally, they will have the chance to learn 3D design using reality technology.

The UAE AI Summer Camp 5.0 focuses on raising awareness about the most recent technologies and emphasizing digital security. Attendees will participate in workshops that encourage physical fitness, strength, and sports through virtual reality experiences. The sessions will also tackle the difficulties associated with cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Additionally, the camp will introduce participants to potential job opportunities and demonstrate AI technologies for visual verification, quality control, and sustainability improvement. It will also provide insights into emerging AI technologies for teachers, support systems for startups in Dubai, and the basics of web development.

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Timeline For Events

Program Name Date Time Audience Learning Delivery
BUILDING BLOCKS OF
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: FROM
IDEATION TO IMPLEMENTATION
19/07/2023 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Entrepreneurship SHERAA
IMPORTANCE OF PYTHON
PROGRAMMING FOR BEGINNERS
19/07/2023 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM General Public DECODING DATA SCIENCE
EXPLORING AND ENHANCING
ART WITH AI AND VR
19/07/2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ages +8 VR ACADEMI
BASICS OF MUSIC COMPOSITION
AND VR
20/07/2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ages +8 VR ACADEMI
AI AND THE FUTURE OF SAAS:
HOW TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL SAAS PRODUCT WITH GPT AND DALL-E
20/07/2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 Students and Developers MICROSOFT
METAVERSITY WORKSHOP TRANSFORMING EDUCATION IN THE METAVERSE 20/07/2023 2pm - 4 pm General Public BEYOND UNIVERSE CO. L.L.C
DIGITAL VIGILANTES: TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR PRIVACY AND SECURITY JOURNEY 20/07/2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM School students 12-18 G42
ENHANCING FITNESS,
STRENGTH AND SPORTS IN VR
21/07/2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ages +8 VR ACADEMI
THE NEW WORLD
(AI ETHICS, DATA PRIVACY AND GOVERNANCE)
24/07/2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 General Public G42
DOCKER AND KUBERNETES
FOR WEB DEVELOPERS
25/07/2023 10:00AM-11:00AM Developers Amazon Web Services
HOUR OF SUSTAINABILITY 25/07/2023 12:00PM -1:30 PM Ages 8-12 Accenture
LEARN HOW TO GIVE OTHERS
WITH FREERICE
25/07/2023 02:00-3:00 Ages 8-12 Accenture
MOBILE MAGIC: DEVELOP
YOUR OWN MOBLIE APP
25/07/2023 06:00-7:00 Ages 9 - 13 jeelcode
ACCELERATING PROGRAMMING
WITH AMAZON CODEWHISPERER
26/07/2023 10:00-12:30 Developers Amazon Web Services
BUILD INTELLIGENT APPS WITH AZURE 26/07/2023 1:00-2:00 Developers MICROSOFT
ART OF PROMPT ENGINEERING 27/07/2023 10:00-11:00 Developers Amazon Web Services
RESEARCH TRENDS IN AI AND
IMPACTS ON HUMANITY
27/07/2023 11:00-12:30 University Students G42
HOUR OF SUSTAINABILITY 27/07/2023 12:00-1:30 Ages 8-12 Accenture
PROMPT ENGINEERING
WORKSHOP
27/07/2023 11:00-1:00 Developers Accenture
LEARN HOW TO GIVE OTHERS
WITH FREE RICE
27/07/2023 2:00-3:00 Ages 8-12 Amazon Web Services
AI & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
FOR EDUCATORS
27/07/2023 8:00-12:00 Educators AL ASSOCIATION
GETTING STARTED WITH BLAZOR OR
HOSTING STATIC WEB APPS ON AZURE
27/07/2023 11:00-12:00 Students and Beginner
Developers
MICROSOFT
SUPPORTING STARTUPS IN DUBAI 28/07/2023 10:00-11:00 General Public DUBAI CHAMBERS
EVERYONE CAN CODE WITH SPHERO INDI 29/07/2023 10:00-12:00 Ages 8-15 JTRS
INTRODUCTION TO UI/UX 30/07/2023 11:00-1:30 Age +16 Coding Ambassadors
BUILD YOUR FIRST LEGO
SPIKE PRIME ROBOT
31/07/2023 10:00-4:00 Ages 8-15 LEGO
GITHUB EXPERIENCE 01/08/2023 11:00-12:00 Students and Developers MICROSOFT
JOBS OF THE FUTURE 01/08/2023 12:00-3:30 Ages 16-20 Accenture
WEB DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL TRAINING
01/08/2023 12:00-2:30 General Public LE WAGON
LOW CODE/NO CODE AI WITH MATLAB 02/08/2023 10:00-12:00 General Public MATH WORKS
INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT
WITH A TOUCH OF AI
03/08/2023 11:00-1:00 University Students HUAWEI
AI FOR VISUAL INSPECTION OR
QUALITY CONTROL
04/08/2023 10:00-1:00 Researchers and Professionals MATH WORKS
ANJAL Z- PROMOTING
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN YOUTH
04/08/2023 10:00-1:00 Ages 16-25 Anjal Z
MICROBIT HACKATHON 04/08/2023 10:00-4:00 Ages 8-15 DOYOURBIT.XYZ

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To Conclude

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has positioned itself as a frontrunner in adopting AI technology, integrating it across diverse sectors to drive efficiency, productivity, innovation, and harness its potential for driving economic growth and diversification. With a focus on technology-driven advancements, the UAE is actively investing in AI research and development, fostering collaborations between academia, Private, and government entities. The UAE government's commitment to AI is evident through initiatives such as the “UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence” in 2017, which aims to position the country as a global AI hub.

Managing Director of Edoxi Training Institute, Dubai, Sharafudhin Mangalad, says, "The UAE promotes AI-focused education and training programs to prepare its workforce to thrive in an AI-driven economy. Reskilling and upskilling programs are encouraged by the government to ensure a smooth transition for workers, allowing them to embrace new AI-related roles”. Further, he said that “Reskilling and upskilling the workforce by integrating AI tools and training professionals to be competitive with the change that these generative AI tools create, is what Edoxi as a next-generation training institute is trying to establish. We believe that Edoxi Training Institute will be successful in it by empowering and fostering the next generation with advanced technology and AI skills”. 

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Locations Where Edoxi Offers Artificial Intelligence Course

Here is the list of other major locations where Edoxi offers Artificial Intelligence Course

Artificial Intelligence Course in Dubai | Artificial Intelligence Course in Qatar 

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Jothi is a Microsoft-certified technology specialist with more than 12 years of experience in software development for a broad range of industry applications. She has incomparable prowess in a vast grouping of software development tools like Microsoft Visual Basic, C#, .NET, SQL, XML, HTML, Core Java and Python.

Jothi has a keen eye for UNIX/LINUX-based technologies which form the backbone of all the free and open-source software movement. As a Big data expert, Jothi has experience using several components of the Hadoop ecosystem, including Hadoop Map Reduce, HDFS, HIVE, PIG, and HBase. She is well-versed in the latest technologies of information technology such as Data Analytics, Data Science and Machine Learning.

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