Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), in collaboration with Qatar's Ministry of Sports and Youth and the Youth Entrepreneur Club, celebrates the graduation of its inaugural cohort of 64 students from its flagship artificial intelligence (AI) course. The ceremony, held in Doha, marks the culmination of a three-month intensive program focusing on AI and machine learning (ML). Themed "Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People," the course targets individuals with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), aiming to deepen their understanding of ML fundamentals and AI applications.
Employing a blended learning approach, SIC offers participants expert-led instruction supplemented with self-paced modules. Learners engage with content covering statistics, algorithms, and programming through exercises, presentations, and pre-recorded videos. The curriculum delves into ML's statistical and mathematical underpinnings, emphasizing practical Python programming and relevant libraries. Participants gain hands-on experience applying ML algorithms to real-world datasets, guiding them through the data science lifecycle and project development.
DooHee Lee, President of Samsung Gulf Electronics, commends the students' dedication and proficiency in mastering AI principles, essential for Qatar's digital economy and sustainable development. Expressing gratitude to the Ministry of Sports and Youth and the Youth Entrepreneur Club for their collaborative vision, Lee highlights Samsung's commitment to nurturing a culture of learning and creativity among Qatar's youth. He reaffirms Samsung's dedication to investing in youth education and empowerment across Qatar and the region.
Ibrahim Khaled Al-Sulaiti, President of the Youth Entrepreneur Club, echoes sentiments of appreciation for the collaborative effort in launching the program. Al-Sulaiti emphasizes the significance of equipping Qatar's youth with AI skills, pivotal for the nation's technological advancement and economic growth. The partnership between Samsung and local entities reflects a shared commitment to fostering talent development and innovation in Qatar's youth population, laying a foundation for future success in the digital landscape.
