Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the third and final phase of Fujairah’s Young Techpreneurs initiative was launched on July 13 and will run until Thursday, July 17.
The final phase will take place at Zayed Complex in Fujairah, following the same arrangements as the previous sessions. There is great anticipation as participants aim to transform their acquired digital skills into real entrepreneurial ventures.
This phase represents the culmination of an interactive educational journey that began in April, involving Emirati students from across Fujairah. The students participated in a series of specialised training workshops organised by the Government of Fujairah, represented by the Office of the Crown Prince of Fujairah, in collaboration with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU). The goal of the initiative is to empower young people with the tools of the future and strengthen their skills in key fields such as artificial intelligence, programming, cybersecurity and entrepreneurship.
In this final phase, participants will translate what they have learned into practical applications across five key sectors: healthcare, tourism, education, community development, and the economy. Students will choose the track that aligns with their interests, form project teams, and begin implementing their ideas under the supervision of expert mentors who will provide continuous feedback and developmental guidance throughout the process.
The daily schedule includes reviewing and enhancing previous applications, utilising recorded workshop sessions available on the Smart Campus platform, and intensive training in presentation skills in preparation for graduation day.
Commenting on the final phase, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, Director of the Office of the Crown Prince of Fujairah, said: “The third phase is a turning point in the initiative, where participants move from learning to real-world application. The vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, is centred on empowering young people to utilise technology as a tool to address societal challenges, not just as a personal skill. We are proud to see this generation of young national talent applying their knowledge to create innovative projects that benefit the emirate and contribute to building a sustainable digital economy”.
He added that the initiative reflects Fujairah’s ongoing commitment to promoting smart education and fostering a culture of innovation, supporting sustainable development, and preparing a generation ready to lead the future.
Also speaking on the occasion, H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), said: “We are proud of our strategic partnership with the Office of the Crown Prince of Fujairah in this pioneering initiative, which reflects our university’s vision of nurturing a new generation of digital innovators. At HBMSU, we are committed to equipping young talents with the essential tools of the future, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and programming, empowering them to lead the innovation journey and shape the contours of the knowledge-based economy. We believe that our youth are the nation’s true wealth, and we are confident in their ability to deliver impactful digital solutions that contribute meaningfully to community development and the advancement of our country”.
The final phase will conclude with a special graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 17. The exhibition will be open to all students, their families, and guests, offering an opportunity to experience the applications and games developed by participants, understand how they were built, and explore the ideas behind them. This day will be a proud and unforgettable moment for participants to showcase their creativity and the innovative tech projects they have developed to serve their communities.
The Fujairah’s Young Techpreneurs initiative reaffirms the Emirate of Fujairah’s commitment to cultivating a smart educational environment and investing in the young national talents of the emirate by providing educational and practical opportunities that prepare a digitally skilled generation capable of leading the technological transformation and contributing meaningfully to the future economy.
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