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Khalifa Fund Honors The Winners Of The Venturist Summer Camp Competition For

Gaming Development

By Editor_wr On Jul 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.

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 fields, which hold a pivotal position in the current economic landscape. On this occasion, we congratulate all the winning teams on their
achievement and wish them success in their future endeavours in programming and game development. We extend our appreciation to all participants
for their ambition and creativity.”

Since its launch in 2022, the Venturist Summer Camp has attracted over 750 Emirati students through its diverse training programs.

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