AI & Technology

UAE AI Camp 2026 Expands National Talent Drive with New Global Partnerships and Hands-On Workshops

Running from August 17 to 29, the eighth edition of the flagship national camp connects students, coders, and entrepreneurs with global tech giants to build sovereign technological capabilities.

By 19Network Editorial Team · Aug 19, 2026 · 5 min read

Young people work on laptops during a collaborative artificial intelligence workshop in a modern technology center.

The UAE launches the eighth edition of the UAE AI Camp, delivering advanced workshops and global industry tracks to empower youth, developers, and SME founders.

Key Takeaways

Eighth Edition Launch: The National Programme for Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders, launched the eighth edition of the nationwide UAE AI Camp from August 17 to 29, 2026.
Diverse Demographic Outreach: Programs are tailored across multiple tracks for school and university students, young coders, enterprise employees, and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) founders.
Global Tech Industry Coalition: Features curriculum collaborations with global leaders including Google (Maharat Min Google, Gemini Academy), Microsoft, Intel, Accenture, BytePlus, and Think Media Labs.
Specialized Next-Gen Curriculum: Covers high-impact domains including Agentic AI vs. Generative AI, fraud detection, AI cybersecurity, robotics, smart mobile app development, and the Future of Transport Hackathon.
Proven National Impact: Builds upon the success of seven previous editions that have collectively trained and engaged more than 34,000 participants across the country.

The National Programme for Artificial Intelligence, in strategic collaboration with the National Programme for Coders, has officially inaugurated the eighth edition of the UAE AI Camp. Running from August 17 to 29, 2026, the nationwide initiative serves as a cornerstone of the UAE Government’s long-term strategy to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption, expand the domestic talent pool, and build a competitive, knowledge-driven economy capable of leading global technological transformations. Operating across both digital learning environments and physical interactive hubs, the camp is structured to engage a comprehensive demographic spectrum. The 2026 curriculum provides specialized learning pathways for school pupils, university researchers, software developers, government employees, and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) business owners. By bridging theoretical computer science with enterprise-grade deployment, the program equips participants to develop practical solutions for complex national challenges. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Mahmoud, Director at the UAE Government's Artificial Intelligence Office, emphasized that the rapid evolution of computational intelligence…