Mleiha Club transfer members to Zewail City to partake in AI prog
This initiative is an excellent example of how summer activities can evolve to meet the UAE's vision of nurturing young talent through technology. It also reflects the goals of the Sharjah Sports Council, guided by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to invest in the education of future generations.
The program began with the summer activities launched on June 30th, set to continue until July 31st. Initially held in Mleiha, Sharjah, this program expands to Egypt to provide participants with a more enriching educational experience in a country known for its scientific contributions, especially through the legacy of Dr. Ahmed Zewail.
The event took place at the Sustainable Development Center in Zewail City, located in 6th of October City, and was attended by Professor Dr. Mustafa Moussa Badawi, who heads the center. He expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with the Mleiha Club and emphasized the importance of building educational partnerships in the Arab world, particularly in the growing field of artificial intelligence.
The first day of the workshop focused on introducing participants to the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). This included understanding data, how to classify information, and make predictions. Participants also explored practical uses of AI in educational tools like Teachable Machine and Pictoblox. They learned how to design a smart application using a platform called MIT App Inventor. The day was full of interactions, and participants enjoyed building and showcasing their innovative projects. They even had a chance to tour Zewail City of Science and Technology, a prominent scientific institution.
On the second day, participants continued their exciting journey by working on their projects with creative tools such as ChatGPT, which helps turn text into images, and learned how to interact with modern AI applications. The event concluded with final presentations and the awarding of certificates, celebrating the hard work and creativity displayed over the two days.
Al Khasouni highlighted that launching the Artificial Intelligence Workshop at Zewail City marks a significant achievement in the club's summer activities. It reflects the vision of UAE leadership and the efforts of the Sharjah government to invest in knowledge and equip young people with future skills.
He noted that this workshop follows an earlier program called "Our Vacation is Different," which aimed to provide training and learning experiences for youth. Now, it has developed further by taking place at a top scientific institution, demonstrating a commitment to applying learned skills in real-life scenarios. This partnership with Zewail City has been essential in delivering this program to the Emirati community.
Al Khasouni expressed his happiness with the enthusiasm and engagement shown by participants during the first day. The workshops and educational tools helped deepen their understanding of AI concepts and connect these ideas with their everyday lives and future goals.
He also emphasized that this initiative reflects the Mleiha Club's philosophy of blending sports, culture, and science to build a generation capable of innovation and excellence.
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