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Press Release

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Khalifa Fund opens registration for 8 edition of ‘Venturist’

Summer Camp focused on game development

Abu Dhabi, June 12, 2025 – The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has opened

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registration for the 8 edition 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
headquarters in Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi.

This first of its kind camp is designed to empower the youth and enhance their skills in technology

and game 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.

Mouza Al 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