The National Program for Coders and Samsung Gulf Electronics have announced the successful completion of the 2024 edition of the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), UAE chapter. The graduation ceremony, attended by senior officials, celebrated the achievements of over 120 students from the UAE.
The theme of this year’s program, “Reimagine the Future,” centered on empowering students with essential skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The curriculum covered key topics such as statistics, algorithms, and programming, with a focus on Python and its applications in ML. This year’s edition brought together over 120 talented students from 26 nationalities across the UAE.
Dr. Abdulrahman Al Mahmoud, Director at the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, emphasized the UAE’s vision to become a global leader in AI. He stated, “The UAE’s partnership with leading global companies reflects its vision to lead the AI sectors. By equipping our youth with world-class AI skills, we are fostering a new generation of forward-thinking problem solvers, positioning the UAE as a global hub for AI innovation.”
Doohee Lee, President of Samsung Gulf Electronics, also highlighted the significance of the program. “The graduation of this year’s Samsung Innovation Campus class represents a significant achievement in our mission to foster the next generation of AI innovators. These graduates have demonstrated exceptional dedication in mastering AI principles and applications, equipping themselves with the critical skills needed for the digital economy.”
Graduates of the program gained comprehensive knowledge in machine learning’s statistical and mathematical foundations, mastery of Python fundamentals, and proficiency in specialized machine learning libraries. They also gained practical experience in applying algorithms to real-world datasets and managing complete data science project lifecycles, ensuring they are well-prepared to make an immediate impact in the rapidly growing AI field.
In recognition of excellence, Samsung awarded the top three students from the program, who each achieved scores above 95%.
Earlier this year, Samsung and the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office entered into a partnership to integrate the SIC within the UAE AI Camp 2024. This collaboration merges Samsung’s global expertise with the UAE’s ambition to lead in AI, offering students a comprehensive and cutting-edge learning experience.
This initiative supports the UAE’s ambitious AI Strategy 2031, which aims to position the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence. By providing advanced AI education to young talent, Samsung is playing a key role in developing a skilled workforce to drive the UAE’s digital transformation and AI leadership.