Summer camp with a tech twist begins
abu dhabi — The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) will begin the third edition of TRA Innovation Camp to orient the younger generations toward future technological horizons and develop their self-technical skills. The camp starts today and will continue until August 10.
The camp aims to orient the younger generation towards future technological horizons, support exploration, innovation, future shaping and develop self-technical skills of the youth, in line with the country’s approach in the ICT field.
The TRA Innovation Camp will be held in several emirates to ensure the inclusion of the largest number of participants from the age of 6-17 years.
During the camp, TRA organises 24 diverse activities focusing on building basic skills that help students develop and refine their talents as well as encourage them to adopt entrepreneurship in general, especially in the digital world.
Activities in the camp include smart city project, safe use of technology and social networking, design and arts, creativity and industry of the future, building positive skills, ‘Year of Giving’ programmes and activities, volunteering and community service, and other activities.
Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, director general of TRA, said: “The TRA seeks to promote and disseminate the culture of innovation in the ICT field among the UAE’s young generation, to instill the seeds of knowledge and to encourage them to excel and innovate, as part of the efforts to build and prepare the UAE youth talents.”
“This event is in line with the directives of the wise leadership in creating an innovation conducive environment that leads the UAE to top international positions in various fields.
It is also a continuation of the success we have achieved in the previous editions of the camp, and a reflection of our social responsibility. The activities of the camp begin at 8.30am and continue until 2pm for five days a week.
Free and advanced transportation to the activities’ sites is provided for the students. The students will be divided into small groups and every group will include 18-22 students, each with a daily programme that varies by age group.
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