Dubai: Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has concluded the 2025 Summer Camp for Talent and Innovation, held under the theme “Skills of Tomorrow”. The camp welcomed the participation of over 130 gifted and innovative students from across the UAE, offering an advanced educational environment designed to cultivate future skills, foster innovative thinking, and strengthen leadership qualities among participants.
According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Mariam Al Ghawi, Director of Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, commented on the camp’s commitment to creating a stimulating learning environment for talented and innovative students during the summer break. This environment aimed to develop their skills, sharpen their capabilities, and provide hands-on exposure to technological and innovation-based concepts in real-world contexts. The level of engagement and creativity witnessed from students throughout the camp represents a message of hope for a brighter future, driven by promising national talents equipped with knowledge and a spirit of leadership. Dr. Al Ghawi also highlighted plans to build on this momentum in future editions by expanding strategic partnerships and enriching both theoretical and practical content in line with national aspirations. The outcomes achieved this year reflect the dedicated efforts of the teams and strategic partners, underscoring the Foundation’s success in
establishing a comprehensive educational model linking talent with innovation.
Dr. Al Ghawi expressed appreciation for the valuable partnerships with key supporting entities, notably Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, DP World, Expo Dubai, and Thukher Club. She emphasized that these collaborations form a core pillar of the camp’s impact and sustainability.
Over the course of two weeks, the camp delivered 12 specialised training programs covering advanced knowledge and technology fields, including artificial intelligence, smart cities, the Internet of Things, digital design, and robotics. The camp concluded with a special recognition ceremony for participating students, during which certificates of achievement were distributed and student-led projects and innovations were showcased, demonstrating a high level of creative thinking and the ability to apply technical knowledge to develop real-world solutions for future challenges.