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TECHx
21-07-2025
- Business
- TECHx
UAE Launches AI Summer Camp to Empower Youth
Home » Emerging technologies » Artificial Intelligence » UAE Launches AI Summer Camp to Empower Youth The UAE National Programme for Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders, has announced the launch of the seventh edition of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Summer Camp. The initiative aims to empower youth, harness their potential, and equip them with the latest artificial intelligence tools and technologies. It also seeks to develop future-ready skills that enable participants to apply AI across different sectors. Running from mid-July to mid-August 2025, the camp encourages young people to design innovative solutions to real-world challenges. It aims to foster progress in advanced technology fields. The UAE AI Summer Camp targets a wide range of participants. These include children, school and university students, youth, and AI and coding experts from various professional backgrounds. The programme offers a comprehensive educational experience covering seven key themes. These include: The future of artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning Smart applications in education, healthcare, and finance Web development, robotics, AI ethics, cybersecurity, and virtual/augmented reality The camp features workshops, hackathons, challenges, interactive sessions, and lectures led by experts. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Mahmoud, Director at the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, stated that the camp reflects the UAE leadership's vision to prepare a knowledgeable generation. He added that this generation will be equipped to apply AI effectively across all areas of life. He noted the continued success and strong community engagement in the camp. This, he said, shows increasing awareness of the importance of advanced technologies and digital preparedness. Dr. Al Mahmoud also emphasized that the camp is part of a broader ecosystem of national initiatives. These initiatives support the development of a sustainable digital economy and strengthen the UAE's position as a global leader in future-focused sectors. The AI Summer Camp is held in collaboration with government and private sector entities, as well as global technology companies specializing in artificial intelligence and coding. The workshops cover various topics, including AI in the job market, AI-powered innovation, gaming labs, chatbots, AI culture, and applications in sustainability, water, agriculture, ocean science, and security. Over its six previous editions, the UAE AI Summer Camp has attracted more than 34,000 participants. These came from diverse educational and academic backgrounds. The programme continues to support skills development aligned with the latest technological advancements.
Al Etihad
21-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Seventh edition of UAE AI Camp Kicks off to empower future innovators
21 July 2025 15:48 DUBAI (WAM)The UAE National Programme for Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders, has launched the seventh edition of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Summer initiative aims to empower youth, harness their promising potential, and equip them with the latest AI technologies and tools, while developing future-ready skills that enable them to apply artificial intelligence across various fields of from mid-July to mid-August 2025, the UAE AI Summer Camp aims to broaden young people's possibilities by encouraging them to design innovative solutions to real-world challenges and drive progress in advanced technology camp targets a wide range of participants across different age groups, professional backgrounds, and segments of society, from children, school and university students, and youth, to AI and coding camp offers a comprehensive educational experience covering seven key themes: the future of artificial intelligence, data science and machine learning, smart applications in education, healthcare, and finance, web development and robotics, AI ethics and governance, cybersecurity, as well as virtual and augmented programme also includes knowledge workshops, interactive sessions, hackathons, challenges, and expert-led Abdulrahman Al Mahmoud, Director at the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office in the UAE Government, emphasised that the UAE Artificial Intelligence Summer Camp reflects the vision of the nation's leadership to build a future led by a knowledgeable and empowered generation, equipped with AI tools and capable of applying them effectively across all aspects of added that the continuity of the camp and the growing community engagement underscore the increasing awareness, both societal and institutional, of the importance of adopting advanced technologies and proactively preparing for the digital Al Mahmoud noted that the camp is part of an integrated ecosystem of government initiatives aimed at supporting the development of a sustainable digital economy and reinforcing the UAE's position among the world's leading nations in future-oriented workshops and activities of the UAE AI Summer Camp are held in collaboration with a group of government and private sector entities, as well as leading global technology companies specialising in artificial intelligence and workshops cover a wide range of topics, including: how robots think, AI-driven innovation, the AI Hour, application development with Apple Education, artificial intelligence in the job market, and AI gaming labs. Additional topics include AI agents and chatbots, AI-powered business development, AI culture, and an introduction to computing and artificial intelligence in key sectors such as sustainability, agriculture, water, ocean science, and safety and UAE AI Summer Camp has witnessed participation and wide community engagement across its six previous editions, attracting over 34,000 participants from various educational and academic backgrounds. The camp's events, training workshops, and diverse discussion sessions have been designed to develop participants' skills with the latest technological advancements.
Sharjah 24
10-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
RUWAD approves financing for 4 projects worth AED1.55 mn
Intensive efforts to launch and sustain projects Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, who leads the Sharjah Economic Development Department and heads the Project Financing Committee at the Sharjah Foundation for Supporting Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), has emphasized the committee's ongoing commitment to helping small and medium-sized businesses in Sharjah. He highlighted that they are working hard to provide financial support that is flexible and tailored to meet the needs of these businesses, which is crucial for their growth and success. Al Mahmoud explained that the committee carefully reviews the projects submitted to them, ensuring that they provide the right assistance to promising new ideas. This support is intended to help these initiatives thrive, add value to the local economy, and align with Sharjah's vision of becoming a hub for knowledge and innovation. Diverse agenda The meeting took place at the SEDD headquarters in Sharjah, where the attendees discussed several important topics. They reviewed the budget for 2025 and went over the financial records of RUWAD. Additionally, they looked at a list of projects that are seeking funding for the first time or need more financial support. The meeting also featured a presentation of projects that were being reconsidered for funding. New financing approvals During the recent committee meeting, a total of AED 1,550,000 was approved to support four different projects. The committee decided to directly fund two of these projects through the RUWAD program. One project is a new commercial venture located in the Al Saja'a area, while the other is a vocational initiative in Dibba Al Hisn. Additionally, the committee approved extra funding for one project in the industrial sector, amounting to a specific sum, which will also be provided through direct financing. They also agreed to support another technical project with funding through the bank, which will be done indirectly. 9 projects beneficiary since the beginning of the year So far this year, the committee has approved a total of nine projects, including some that are getting extra funding. The overall amount of money approved for these projects comes to 2,670,000 AED. Supportive development proposals At the end of the meeting, the committee members talked about several ideas to improve the support and funding for various projects. One suggestion was to combine technical evaluations with legal advice to help ensure better decision-making. They also discussed ways to make it easier for projects to get started and find the right suppliers for their different needs, especially in areas like monitoring, design, decoration, and construction. Additionally, they touched on other topics such as providing clear information about who really owns a project, protecting consumers, and understanding credit ratings.
Qatar Tribune
04-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatari Hajj Mission's Sharia Unit meets religious guides ahead of rituals
QNA Makkah The Sharia Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission held an expanded coordination meeting with the religious guides accompanying the Qatari Hajj campaigns. The meeting was part of the efforts to review the religious, awareness, and faith-based preparations before the Hajj season begins, starting on the Day of Al-Tarwiyah, the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, and continuing until the end of the rituals. During the meeting, His Eminence Sheikh Dr Mohammed Mahmoud Al Mahmoud, Head of the Sharia and Religious Guidance Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission, emphasized the pivotal role of religious guides during the Hajj season and their responsibility to educate and guide pilgrims toward a correct understanding of the rituals and to perform them with a spirit of piety and tranquility, while adhering to Islamic ethics and etiquette, especially during the crowded conditions that accompany this great ritual. Dr Al Mahmoud emphasized the need for guides to utilize these blessed days to strengthen pilgrims' faith by encouraging them to recite dhikr (remembrance of God), supplicate, and recite the Quran. They also accompany them to various locations to ensure their proper performance of the rituals, thus achieving the ultimate goal of the Hajj pilgrimage: returning home after completing the rituals. The meeting also discussed a number of contemporary jurisprudential issues that had been submitted to the unit over the past few days. Approved and unified fatwas were agreed upon, ensuring unified fatwas for all pilgrims and providing accurate legal guidance consistent with the objectives of Sharia and the teachings of the Prophetic Sunnah. The head of the Sharia Unit explained that the accompanying guides will be present on the ground as part of the national campaigns, starting in Mina on the Day of Al-Tarwiyah, passing through the plains of Arafat and Muzdalifah, and then returning to Mina during the Days of Tashreeq. This will help monitor the da'wah activity, issue fatwas, and answer pilgrims' inquiries at each location in the holy sites. He pointed out that the Sharia guides selected to accompany the campaigns are Qatari preachers with academic and legal qualifications. They are tasked with providing preaching, guidance, fatwas, and religious lessons as part of a comprehensive program within the camps. Al Mahmoud emphasized that the Sharia Unit is in constant contact with pilgrims through the Communications and Support Unit, which operates 24 hours a day, providing jurisprudential responses and prompt answers to any urgent Sharia issues. He noted that the role of issuing fatwas during the Hajj season is the direct responsibility of the field guides within the campaigns, in cooperation with members of the mission's Sharia Unit. He also called on campaign owners to fully cooperate with the Sharia guides to ensure a suitable preaching environment for pilgrims. He said that the camps in the holy sites are fully prepared to receive pilgrims and are equipped with all the services and facilities needed to facilitate the performance of the rituals with ease and peace of mind. At the conclusion of the meeting, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Mahmoud Al Mahmoud expressed his satisfaction with the efforts and field coordination that had been arranged, noting that planning for the rituals was proceeding smoothly and seamlessly, reflecting the spirit of cooperation among the mission's units and reflecting the State of Qatar's commitment to providing the highest levels of care for religious and advisory matters for its pilgrims.
Qatar Tribune
04-06-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Qatari Hajj Mission's Sharia Unit meets religious guides in preparation for rituals
MAKKAH AL MUKKARAMAH: The Sharia Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission held an expanded coordination meeting with the religious guides accompanying the Qatari Hajj campaigns. The meeting was part of the efforts to review the religious, awareness, and faith-based preparations before the Hajj season begins, starting on the Day of Al-Tarwiyah, the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, and continuing until the end of the rituals. During the meeting, HE Sheikh Dr Mohammed Mahmoud Al Mahmoud, Head of the Sharia and Religious Guidance Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission, emphasized the pivotal role of religious guides during the Hajj season and their responsibility to educate and guide pilgrims toward a correct understanding of the rituals and to perform them with a spirit of piety and tranquility, while adhering to Islamic ethics and etiquette, especially during the crowded conditions that accompany this great ritual. Dr Al Mahmoud emphasized the need for guides to utilize these blessed days to strengthen pilgrims' faith by encouraging them to recite dhikr (remembrance of God), supplicate, and recite the Quran. They also accompany them to various locations to ensure their proper performance of the rituals, thus achieving the ultimate goal of the Hajj pilgrimage: returning home after completing the rituals. The meeting also discussed a number of contemporary jurisprudential issues that had been submitted to the unit over the past few days. Approved and unified fatwas were agreed upon, ensuring unified fatwas for all pilgrims and providing accurate legal guidance consistent with the objectives of Sharia and the teachings of the Prophetic Sunnah. The head of the Sharia Unit explained that the accompanying guides will be present on the ground as part of the national campaigns, starting in Mina on the Day of Al-Tarwiyah, passing through the plains of Arafat and Muzdalifah, and then returning to Mina during the Days of Tashreeq. This will help monitor the da'wah activity, issue fatwas, and answer pilgrims' inquiries at each location in the holy sites. He pointed out that the Sharia guides selected to accompany the campaigns are Qatari preachers with academic and legal qualifications. They are tasked with providing preaching, guidance, fatwas, and religious lessons as part of a comprehensive program within the camps. Al Mahmoud emphasized that the Sharia Unit is in constant contact with pilgrims through the Communications and Support Unit, which operates 24 hours a day, providing jurisprudential responses and prompt answers to any urgent Sharia issues. He noted that the role of issuing fatwas during the Hajj season is the direct responsibility of the field guides within the campaigns, in cooperation with members of the mission's Sharia Unit. He also called on campaign owners to fully cooperate with the Sharia guides to ensure a suitable preaching environment for pilgrims. He said that the camps in the holy sites are fully prepared to receive pilgrims and are equipped with all the services and facilities needed to facilitate the performance of the rituals with ease and peace of mind. At the conclusion of the meeting, Sheikh Dr Mohammed Mahmoud Al Mahmoud expressed his satisfaction with the efforts and field coordination that had been arranged, noting that planning for the rituals was proceeding smoothly and seamlessly, reflecting the spirit of cooperation among the mission's units and reflecting the State of Qatar's commitment to providing the highest levels of care for religious and advisory matters for its pilgrims.
