emirates7 - The National Programme for Coders and Samsung Gulf Electronics have announced the expansion of the Galaxy AI Pioneers (GAIP) programme, bringing AI education directly to classrooms across the UAE.
The in-school initiative aims to train over 4,000 students in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, focusing on AI, coding, content creation, online safety, and other AI-related fields. The curriculum covers topics such as AI and Python fundamentals, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, AI robotics, and natural language processing.
Dr. Abdulrahman Al Mahmoud, Director at the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, highlighted the UAE government's commitment to empowering young professionals and fostering innovation. This aligns with the UAE's vision of digital transformation and the development of a knowledge-based economy.
Al Mahmoud emphasized the importance of preparing youth to tackle future digital challenges, promoting entrepreneurship in technology sectors, and supporting initiatives that enhance the UAE’s global standing as a technology hub.
Shafi Alam, Director and Head of Direct-to-Consumer Business & Corporate Marketing at Samsung Gulf Electronics, noted the programme’s success in integrating AI and digital literacy into everyday learning, fostering a generation of innovators to shape the UAE’s digital future. The pilot programme's success shows the strong demand for advanced technology education among young learners.
The curriculum features three key areas: a coding and AI track to develop technical skills, a creative content development module utilizing Galaxy AI tools, and a digital safety component to promote responsible technology use.
The programme has been launched in 15 British, American, and IB curriculum schools for students aged 11-14. Through hands-on experience with Galaxy AI devices, students will gain strong technological skills while learning to navigate the digital world responsibly.
Additionally, a specialized online safety course will reach 900 parents, creating a support system for students in their technological learning journey.
This initiative is in line with the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, reinforcing the country’s leadership in technological innovation and educational excellence.
The 2024 GAIP programme successfully trained three batches of over 140 young innovators.
The in-school initiative aims to train over 4,000 students in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, focusing on AI, coding, content creation, online safety, and other AI-related fields. The curriculum covers topics such as AI and Python fundamentals, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, AI robotics, and natural language processing.
Dr. Abdulrahman Al Mahmoud, Director at the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, highlighted the UAE government's commitment to empowering young professionals and fostering innovation. This aligns with the UAE's vision of digital transformation and the development of a knowledge-based economy.
Al Mahmoud emphasized the importance of preparing youth to tackle future digital challenges, promoting entrepreneurship in technology sectors, and supporting initiatives that enhance the UAE’s global standing as a technology hub.
Shafi Alam, Director and Head of Direct-to-Consumer Business & Corporate Marketing at Samsung Gulf Electronics, noted the programme’s success in integrating AI and digital literacy into everyday learning, fostering a generation of innovators to shape the UAE’s digital future. The pilot programme's success shows the strong demand for advanced technology education among young learners.
The curriculum features three key areas: a coding and AI track to develop technical skills, a creative content development module utilizing Galaxy AI tools, and a digital safety component to promote responsible technology use.
The programme has been launched in 15 British, American, and IB curriculum schools for students aged 11-14. Through hands-on experience with Galaxy AI devices, students will gain strong technological skills while learning to navigate the digital world responsibly.
Additionally, a specialized online safety course will reach 900 parents, creating a support system for students in their technological learning journey.
This initiative is in line with the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, reinforcing the country’s leadership in technological innovation and educational excellence.
The 2024 GAIP programme successfully trained three batches of over 140 young innovators.