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7/22/25, 2:13 PM Khalifa Fund honors the winners of the Venturist Summer Camp competition for gaming development - westpost
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 byequipping 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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