“Education and Knowledge” launches 16 programs for students during the winter vacation

The Department of Education and Knowledge has launched 16 programmes, within the program of educational and training activities for school holidays, to enrich the experience and development of young minds, which will be implemented for school students during the winter break, in cooperation with the most prominent leading institutions, with the aim of encouraging students to explore new hobbies, develop their basic skills, and enjoy experiences. Educational and unforgettable

The programs, some of which are subscribed for free and others for fees ranging from 100 to 300 dirhams, include the Winter Space Program, the Creative Studio Program, the Football Sports Program, the Basketball Sports Program, the Swimming Sports Program, the Cooking School, Arabic Reading, and the Arab House. Winter Exploration, Environmental Heroes, Artificial Intelligence Exploration Program, Command Engineering, Creativity with Artificial Intelligence “Imagining the Future of the UAE,” and Artificial Intelligence Applications for a More Sustainable Future, The winter camp for artificial intelligence, the training program in data and science, in addition to the artificial intelligence applications program for a better tomorrow.

Dr. Bashayer Al Matroushi, Executive Director of the Talent Empowerment Sector at the Department of Education and Knowledge, said: “The launch of the activities program represents a confirmation of our firm commitment to supporting students in Abu Dhabi to enhance their capabilities and basic skills for success in the future. We aspire to encourage lifelong learning by empowering students and providing them with appropriate opportunities. We are proud to partner with prominent institutions to provide this wide range of intensive programs designed to provide inspiring learning experiences. We look forward to cooperating with more leading stakeholders in the sector to expand the scope of the program during the upcoming summer and winter holidays, to include more fields, and provide rich opportunities to support the development of the future generation.».

The Department of Education and Knowledge – Abu Dhabi cooperates with a group of partners to implement the program. In the field of artistic creativity, it cooperates with the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum to organize the winter Creators Studio programme, which allows students to create works of art inspired by the Suhail star and the traditional stories of the Arabian Gulf region. In the winter space program, they can participate in a series of creative scientific experiments aimed at promoting a culture of teamwork and creative expression.

In the field of sports, Manchester City FC, the Sport 360 platform, and the Storm Academy provide two-day customized training programs in football, basketball and swimming. The winners receive an invitation to join a dedicated talent exploration and training program under the supervision of elite coaches from Manchester City and the NBA Junior League, in addition to Olympic swimmer Sarah Al-Agnaf..

The activities program pays attention to the world of cooking, as the Culinary School program, in cooperation with the International Center for Culinary Arts, provides a multi-sensory experience, during which participants learn the basics of cooking, preparing pastries, and food photography, which helps them develop their skills in mathematics, chemistry, and photography..

The program provides students with the opportunity to participate in the Arabic reading program in cooperation with the Al-Mubarakah Foundation, which includes a number of interactive activities designed to enable them to master the Arabic language. Younger students can explore Arab culture through the Arab House Winter Exploration Programme, a two-week program that covers the areas of Arabic language, theater and creative skills..

The activities also include the Environmental Champions Program in cooperation with Gracia Farm, to stimulate a sense of environmental responsibility and commitment to sustainability among students through a group of practical activities, such as environmental tours, recycling, and environmental protection projects. The department also cooperates with a number of universities to enable secondary school students to participate in Programs that provide hands-on experiences in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and programming.