UAE's AI Initiative Joins Forces With Samsung For Youth AI Education In 2024
The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office has partnered with Samsung Gulf Electronics to integrate Samsung's Innovation Campus into the UAE AI Camp 2024. This collaboration aims to enhance AI education among the UAE's youth, aligning with the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031.
The UAE AI Camp is a premier event in the region for artificial intelligence education. It offers extensive training, workshops, webinars, and expert-led talks. This year's program covers a wide range of topics such as AI's future, virtual and augmented reality, data science and machine learning, AI applications in various sectors like education, healthcare, and finance, web development and robotics, AI ethics and governance, and cybersecurity.
Samsung's globally recognised Samsung Innovation Campus will be a key part of the UAE AI Camp 2024. The initiative aims to provide participants with a thorough understanding of AI fundamentals, machine learning, and their practical applications. This collaboration underscores the importance of government-private partnerships in advancing technology and economic growth in the UAE.
Saqr Binghalib, Executive Director of the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office said, "The UAE government is working towards fostering partnerships with leading international companies to achieve a significant stride towards our goal of positioning the UAE as a global leader in AI. By integrating the expertise of both the government and private sector into the UAE AI Camp, we ensure our youth have access to world-class education in this critical field. This aligns perfectly with our national strategy to foster a generation of AI innovators."
The Samsung Innovation Campus offers an extensive curriculum designed to equip young people with essential skills in AI, coding, and emerging technologies. Courses include artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analysis, and IoT (Internet of Things). Participants receive hands-on training and mentorship to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
DooHee Lee, President of Samsung Gulf Electronics stated, "At Samsung, we believe in the transformative power of education and technology. By bringing our Samsung Innovation Campus to the UAE AI Summer Camp, we're not just teaching AI; we're nurturing the next generation of innovators who will shape our future. This partnership with the UAE's Office of AI underscores our commitment to empowering youth with the skills they need to thrive in an AI-driven world."
Fostering Digital Literacy
This initiative aims to promote digital literacy and innovation among students. By providing hands-on training in emerging technologies like IoT and data analysis alongside traditional subjects like coding and machine learning, it prepares students for future careers in tech industries.
The UAE AI Camp provides an unparalleled opportunity for participants to learn about artificial intelligence from industry experts. It also allows them to explore its diverse applications across various fields through comprehensive training programs.
This partnership between Samsung Gulf Electronics and the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Office marks a significant step towards promoting advanced technological education among youth. It aligns perfectly with national strategies aimed at fostering a generation of skilled AI innovators.
With inputs from WAM
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