Samsung Innovation Campus 2025 Launches In UAE To Equip Youth With AI Skills

The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office has teamed up with Samsung Gulf Electronics to introduce the Samsung Innovation Campus 2025 programme. This educational initiative, running until mid-December, is designed to nurture a new generation of skilled individuals in the UAE within the realm of artificial intelligence.

The programme spans 350 hours and equips young entrepreneurs with practical expertise in AI, machine learning, and deep learning. The curriculum is comprehensive, covering all educational levels from basic AI concepts to advanced applications. It includes Python programming, probability and statistics, machine learning, and deep learning.

Saqr Binghalib, Executive Director at the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, highlighted that skills development is crucial for future-building initiatives. He noted that enhancing national talents with digital and AI skills aligns with future needs and boosts competitiveness amid rapid technological changes.

He further explained that creating a sustainable system for skill development mirrors the leadership’s vision. This vision aims to prepare a qualified generation capable of leading future advancements and driving digital transformation across various sectors.

The Samsung Innovation Campus 2025 programme is part of Samsung’s global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. It focuses on promoting digital literacy and empowering upcoming innovators. The programme's flexibility allows students to engage in creative collaboration through flexible group learning under expert supervision.

This collaboration between the Artificial Intelligence Office and Samsung Gulf Electronics underscores their shared commitment to advancing AI education among youth. It aligns with the "We the UAE 2031" vision and the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031.

Investing in Skill Development

Binghalib pointed out that investing in skill development enables individuals to keep pace with rapidly evolving global markets. It also enhances their ability to design innovative solutions supporting the country’s developmental goals.

The programme's flexible nature ensures accessibility for students everywhere. This approach fosters creative collaboration by allowing learners to participate in group activities under expert guidance from any location.

This initiative reflects a commitment to nurturing talent capable of contributing significantly to digital transformation efforts across various sectors in the UAE.

With inputs from WAM