Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), in collaboration with 42 Abu Dhabi, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and Majalis Abu Dhabi, has organised a series of AI Summer Programs for 2,400 Abu Dhabi students.
The three Al Summer Programs are tailored to students in grades 9 -12 from public, private, and charter schools, and aim to inspire the next generation to take the lead in reshaping industries with transformative artificial intelligence technologies.
These programmes offer an understanding of next-generation AI, covering the fundamentals of generative AI, real-life applications focusing on ethics, new AI concept development, and career path exploration.
His Excellency Mubarak Hamad Al Mheiri, Undersecretary at the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, said: "We are committed to preparing a generation ready for the evolving AI landscape. The AI Summer Programs will empower young minds to drive meaningful global change. By partnering with world-leading institutions like 42 Abu Dhabi and MBZUAI, we ensure Abu Dhabi's youth receive best-in-class AI training."
Moreover, and in partnership with 42 Abu Dhabi, the Generative AI and Prompt Engineering Bootcamps will provide students in grades 9-12 with hands-on AI learning experiences to enhance problem-solving skills, while also collaborating with peers to develop solutions. The bootcamps are offered in two formats over four consecutive weeks to cater to diverse learning preferences.
A full day bootcamp, held in six schools across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra, will provide insights and practical skills in Generative AI and Prompt Engineering. This includes focusing on advanced techniques, such as fine-tuning language models with specific prompts to optimise output quality and relevance. Students will participate in three training sessions per day using hands-on experience and beginner-friendly AI tools.
Alternatively, a two-hour session, held in collaboration with Majalis Abu Dhabi in 28 locations across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra Region, is offering a tailor-made learning opportunity for UAE Nationals. These sessions aim to build knowledge through conversations that emphasise the fundamentals of AI, explore real-life applications, and engage students in interactive group exercises.
Meanwhile, a five-day summer programme in collaboration with MBZUAI, tailored for students from grade 11 and over, will provide insights into various AI uses, including film production, generative AI (GenAI), responsible AI, and a sustainability research project. Workshops are led by MBZUAI’s highly qualified faculty, alumni, students, and staff.
ADEK is also working with MBZUAI to prepare four UAE Nationals for the first edition of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI). The competition is designed for high school students interested in artificial intelligence. The mission of IOAI is to inspire and challenge young minds to explore the possibilities presented by AI, fostering the next generation of AI pioneers and problem solvers. To support this, two students from MBZUAI are assigned as mentors to guide the team, ensuring they are ready to compete in IOAI, taking place from 9-15 August in Bulgaria.
