Samsung Gulf Electronics has announced the final list of 108 candidates for the second edition of the Samsung Innovation Campus, where it will provide trainees with a platform to build their knowledge on machine learning (ML) and enhance their understanding of artificial intelligence (AI).
The list comes form an initial pool of 780 youth applicants representing 20 nationalities from across the UAE.
Samsung’s Innovation Campus will be held under the theme of ‘Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People’, and will feature the firm’s signature AI training course in partnership with the UAE’s Office of AI and the National Programme for Coders.
AI training in line with UAE’s National Strategy
This initiative aligns with UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, which seeks to transform the UAE into a world leader in AI by investing in people and industries that are key to mission success.
The 3-month virtual course kicked off on January 12. It will provide determined learners with a STEAM background (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) a chance to learn from global AI experts Christophe Zoghbi and Mrad Sleiman.
“Artificial intelligence will impact every sector of our society. This evolution is driving unprecedented demand for AI skills in countries such as the UAE, where digital transformation is accelerating,” said Shafi Alam, Head of Direct to Consumer Business & Corporate Marketing at Samsung Gulf Electronics.
“As a long-term digital partner to the country’s public and private sectors, Samsung is committed to supporting these goals by leveraging our expertise and technologies. I congratulate the final 108 candidates and look forward to creative ideas to drive our society forward.”
The course’s specialised curriculum defines the key tools and applications in AI and machine learning-related workplaces. Following an introduction to AI and machine learning, successful applicants will benefit from interactions with an expert instructor through live online sessions delivered to achieve a clear understanding of technical processes of AI, which will be followed by short exercises designed to assess the learner’s progress.
The course will be delivered through a blended learning format made of the live interactive session and self-paced learning by which learners will have access content presentations and pre-recorded instructional videos covering statistics, algorithms, and programming to empower their learning journey.
