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Khalifa Fund Opens Registration For 8th Edition Of Venturist Summer Camp Focused On
Game Development
(13 June 2025)
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has openedregistration for the 8thedition of its ‘Venturist’ Summer Camp, targeting
Emirati students aged 13 to 18. The week-long summer camp will be held from July 7 to 11, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi 42
headquartersinZayed Port, Abu Dhabi.
Thisfirst of its kind camp is designed to empower the youth and enhance their skills in technology andgame development fields. Its
training programme is divided into two distinct pathways based on age. The first one, for those between the ages 13 to 15,aims to build a
strong foundation in programming and game development. The second, tailored for those aged 16-18, offers the opportunity to explore
advanced concepts in game development and design.
The programme serves as a dynamic platform to explore game development in an educational environment, blending learning and
recreation. It also encourages collective work and enhances team spirit, while cultivating entrepreneurial and creative
thinking.Participants are encouraged to develop innovative ideas and practical solutions that align with current market trends and
demands. Moreover, the camp is organised under the supervision of specialised trainers in game development, aiming to enhance
students’ skills in programming and project development aspects.
MouzaAl Nasri, Acting CEO of the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said, “The camp is much more than just an educational
programme, rather it aims to foster a dynamic environment that contributes to enhancing creativity, developing technical skills, teamwork
and entrepreneurial thinking, while enabling participants to gain game development experience. Such an approach empowers Emirati
youth to hone their skills and develop innovative ideas. This further aligns with our vision to promote innovation in Abu Dhabi,
recognising its vital role in strengthening the small and medium-sized enterprise ecosystem, especially within the realm of game
development. The camp will also prepare studentsfor freelance and future career opportunities in the gaming sector.”
Since its launch in 2022, the summer camp has attractedthe participation of 750 Emirati students across its intensive training
programmes.Participants were even awarded a prestigious training certificate from Stanford University, reflecting the superior quality of
the training.
The Khalifa Fund invites ambitious young minds to leverage this valuable opportunity and become a part ofaninspiring educational
journey. Registrationsare open for Emirati studentsaged 13 to 18, and residing in Abu Dhabi, until June 30, 2025.
To register and learn more about the application criteria, please visit the website: https://www.khalifafund.ae/program-initiatives/venturist-
summer-camp/

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