Celebrates the most important achievements in programming and computer science

«Emirates Programming» provides a platform for innovators in «artificial intelligence»

Omar Al Olama: "The process of digital transformation has established the UAE's position as a global destination for youth empowerment."

In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to adopt October 29 of each year as a programming day, the activities of the “Emirates Programming Day” will be launched today, to celebrate the most important achievements in the fields of programming and computer science, and successful initiatives. In attracting and building a new generation of programmers, to enhance the country’s march towards the future, and achieve the goals of the UAE Centennial 2071.

The UAE Programming Day, which coincides with the anniversary of His Highness’s inauguration of the first e-government in the region and the Arab world 20 years ago, on October 29, 2001, aims to provide a platform for programmers, talents and future skills in the fields of artificial intelligence and programming technology, celebrate their achievements, and introduce the UAE’s achievements. In the areas of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, programming, and the adoption of the uses of artificial intelligence technology.

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, stressed that the digital transformation process, led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has established the UAE’s position as a global destination to empower young people with skills and tools for the future. and modern technology solutions, to enhance their participation in developing innovative solutions to challenges and creating a better future. The scholars said that the UAE Programming Day motivates young people to adopt programming and artificial intelligence techniques and master the language of the future, encourages them to enhance their capabilities in the areas of technological innovation, provides them with an exceptional platform to celebrate their achievements, and highlights the efforts of the UAE to build a new generation of programmers and innovators. , which consolidates its leadership as an incubating and supportive environment for talents and minds capable of employing modern technology, which is the main pillar of the UAE's development process for the New 50.The UAE Programming Day focuses on enhancing the exchange of experiences and knowledge, upgrading specialized skills in the programming and computer science sectors, and providing qualitative opportunities for new generations, to encourage them to participate in creating and designing a future based on innovation and modern technology, which constitutes an important step in efforts to attract global skills. And building its capabilities for programming and artificial intelligence technology, to consolidate the position of the UAE as a global center for programming and an incubator for innovative companies.

65 events organized by more than 50 organizations

The Emirates Programming Day “Emirates Programming” is witnessing more than 65 events, organized by more than 50 entities and institutions across the country, including workshops, competitions, programming “hackathons” and various events, to motivate community members to learn about the foundations of programming, and to introduce them to its contributions to the great development What the world is witnessing today, and its role in the journey of societies to the future.

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