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Khalifa Fund honors the winners of the Venturist Summer

Camp competition for gaming development

July 18, 2025

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development KFED honoured winners of the top three positions for the eighth edition of
its Venturist Summer Camp, which was held from July 7 to 11, 2025, at the 42 Abu Dhabi headquarters, with the
participation of 50 Emirati students. The camp is part of Khalifa Fund’s ongoing initiatives to foster an entrepreneurial
culture, cultivate specialised skills and offer practical expertise to national talents and professionals.

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The Venturist Summer Camp’s training program was conducted in two different pathways. The first pathway catered to
participants aged 13 to 15, aiming to build a strong foundation in programming and game development. The second
pathway was designed for those aged 16 to 18, offering advanced training in game development, with a focus on
cutting-edge techniques and creative approaches. On the opening day, participants engaged in experimentation,
networking, collaboration and idea exploration activities. The second day, themed ‘Foundations and Collaborative
Critiques’, enabled participants to construct core game elements and refine their concepts through peer feedback.

The third day focused on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and programming, offering participants hands-on
experience in large language models (LLMs) and LUA coding language. On the fourth day, the focus was on providing
final inspiration, during which participants explored professional game designs to spark creative ideas. The camp
concluded with the presentation of refined games, providing a dynamic platform to showcase projects, strengthen a
culture of teamwork and develop entrepreneurial thinking, all under the guidance of experienced industry professionals.

On the final day, the camp selected winning teams. First place was jointly awarded to Sara Abuhalqia and Mahra
Alsalami (Pearl of the Damned) and Mohammed Rayn Ahmed and Hamad Alshemeili (Pick your Poison). The second
position was shared by Hamad AlKatheeri (Echo Rift) and Khalid Alhammadi and Abdelaziz Yousif (Sands of Unity).
Third place was won by Alyazia Alshamsi, Aljoori Amer Almansoori, Aldana Eisa Alkaabi and Meera Abdullah (Kingdom
Valley).

Her Excellency Mouza Al Nasri, CEO of the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said: “At Khalifa Fund, we believe
in the significant role of children and youth in driving national development and shaping the future by equipping them
with advanced tools and technologies and foster their creative skills. The Venturist Summer Camp reflects our strategic
vision, providing participants a comprehensive ecosystem with advanced tools to refine their innovative skills, promote
an entrepreneurial culture and take their initial step towards promising careers in programming and game development

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