Galaxy AI Pioneers: A Comprehensive Program to Empower Emirati Youth in the Field of Artificial Intelligence
The National Programme for Coders in the UAE and Samsung Gulf Electronics announced the opening of registration for the company’s latest youth training programme, called Galaxy AI Pioneers, which aims to prepare a new generation of innovators capable of understanding and applying advanced artificial intelligence technologies .
This new program builds on the success of the Samsung Innovation Program , which was organized as part of the UAE AI Camp 2024 , in a new step for the distinguished partnership between the Office of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications in the UAE and Samsung, to provide a comprehensive and enjoyable curriculum to prepare the next generation of AI innovators.
The programme includes launching virtual and in-person courses, within three age groups, in a methodology that integrates theoretical and practical experiential learning curricula, and is organised during the period extending from September 23 to December 15.
Galaxy AI Pioneers Program Details:
- Comprehensive Curriculum: The program covers a wide range of AI concepts, from the basics to advanced applications such as deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing.
- Practical learning: The programme includes a mix of theoretical lectures and practical projects that allow participants to apply what they have learned.
- Flexibility in learning: The program provides flexible learning options between in-person attendance and virtual sessions, to meet the needs of different age groups.
- Focus in Ethics: The program addresses the ethical aspects of AI, ensuring that participants are aware of the social and ethical implications of AI technologies.
- Graduation Projects: Participants get the opportunity to develop their own projects in the field of artificial intelligence, enhancing their creativity and problem-solving abilities.
Target groups:
The Galaxy AI Pioneers programme targets Emirati and expat youth aged 12-17, with participants divided into three age groups, each with a specially designed curriculum.
The programme covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Artificial Intelligence Basics.
- Programming in Python.
- Machine learning, deep learning.
- Computer vision .
- Artificial intelligence robots.
- Natural language processing.
- Ethics in Artificial Intelligence.
Students will have the opportunity to explore Samsung’s AI applications ( Galaxy AI ) and develop their own AI solutions, working on a graduation project. The program combines virtual sessions led by instructors and in-person sessions at the developer’s headquarters in Dubai.
Program objectives:
The programme includes lectures by leading academics and industry experts, covering real-life topics and cases on the uses of AI, providing students with innovative insights into the practical applications of AI in various fields and potential career paths in the technology sector.
The programme seeks to enable Emirati youth to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the field of artificial intelligence, and to prepare a new generation of innovators capable of developing innovative solutions.
The program concludes with a graduation ceremony in which students showcase their projects that they will develop based on the new expertise they have gained in the field of artificial intelligence.
How to register for the Galaxy AI Pioneers program:
Graduates will receive a certificate of completion from the Office of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications and Samsung.
Those wishing to learn more about the Galaxy AI Pioneers program and register to participate can visit this website .
This program is expected to contribute to raising awareness of the importance of artificial intelligence among young people, developing qualified national cadres to work in this field, and stimulating innovation and creativity in the field of artificial intelligence.