TLDR: The seventh edition of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Camp has successfully concluded, drawing over 8,000 participants to more than 70 diverse workshops. Organized by the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders, the camp aimed to cultivate a new generation proficient in AI and digital transformation, driving innovation and sustainable development across key sectors.
The seventh edition of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Camp, a significant initiative aimed at bolstering the nation’s digital capabilities, has successfully wrapped up. Organized by the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders, the camp attracted an impressive turnout of over 8,000 participants from various segments of society. The comprehensive program featured more than 70 diverse workshops, including 9 virtual sessions, alongside hackathons, challenges, and expert-led lectures.
Running from mid-July to mid-August 2025, the camp’s primary objective was to prepare a new generation equipped to navigate the complexities of digital transformation. A core focus was on developing future-ready skills, particularly the ability to develop and apply AI solutions, and to harness these innovations to drive progress and sustainability across vital sectors.
The camp catered to a wide array of participants, ranging from children, school and university students, and young professionals, to seasoned AI and coding experts. The curriculum was structured around seven key themes: the future of artificial intelligence, data science and machine learning, smart applications in education, healthcare, and finance, web and robotics development, AI governance and ethics, cybersecurity, and virtual and augmented reality.
Beyond these core themes, additional workshops delved into creative AI, the readiness of government entities for global advancements, AI agents, leadership in emerging technologies, future skills, and the role of AI in environmental protection and sustainability. Sessions on entrepreneurship and prompt engineering were also included to boost productivity and performance. A notable highlight was the provision of interactive, hands-on AI experiences for young learners, who engaged with intelligent robotic kits equipped with AI-powered sensors and cameras, exploring how AI responds to real-world inputs.
The success of the camp was a result of extensive collaboration with numerous government entities, private organizations, and leading technology companies. These partners included the AI and Emerging Technologies Working Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Emirates Global Aluminium, Abu Dhabi Customs, Dubai Police, Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, Dubai Future Labs, Farjan Dubai, Sheraa, Fujairah Police GHQ, Microsoft, Meta, Huawei, Dell Technologies, Bidaya Media, TODA, SREO Launchpad, Cyber Net, Standard Chartered Bank, Deep Creativity Studio, Jeel Code, Brainy n Bright, Roboland, JTRS, Pennant Education, VR Academy, 01 Gov, Waka Tech, the Unreal Engine community, Heuristic, and MathWorks.
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Dr. Abdulrahman Al Mahmoud, Director at the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office in the UAE Government, underscored the significance of the initiative. He stated 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 life.’ Dr. Al Mahmoud further noted 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 shaping future fields.’
