In a significant push towards enhancing digital skills, the Sharjah Media City (Shams) has announced the successful training of over 300 employees from 16 government entities as part of the “Shams AI Club” initiative. This effort reflects Shams’ commitment to equipping individuals with the necessary tools to harness artificial intelligence applications across various work environments.
Empowering Digital Proficiency
The training programmes represent the first phase of the Shams AI Club initiative, which aims to train over 500 participants. These structured training sessions combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience, thereby enhancing participants’ capabilities and preparing them for the rapid technological changes impacting industries worldwide.
Specialised Workshops and Core Topics
Recently, a series of specialised workshops targeting government employees were conducted, covering crucial topics related to AI applications. These subjects included the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, command engineering, productivity-enhancing smart tools, task automation, data analysis, content production, and the responsible and ethical use of technology.
Continuous Training Through October
Shams has confirmed that the training programmes and workshops within the Shams AI Club will continue until the end of October. This ongoing effort aims to attract more participants and organisations, expanding the initiative’s reach and fulfilling its objective to enhance competencies and empower individuals with future-ready skills.
A Commitment to Knowledge Building
Majid Al Suwaidi, Director of IT at Sharjah Media City, expressed his satisfaction with the enthusiastic participation from government entities, stating, “We are delighted to witness this engagement from government bodies and the workforce involved in the Shams AI Club programmes. With over 300 trainees from 16 institutions, this reflects a growing interest in skill development and leveraging the potential of artificial intelligence technologies.”
Fostering Innovation and Practical Experience
Continuing, Al Suwaidi noted that the extension of these workshops until the end of October aligns with Shams’ commitment to broaden the initiative’s beneficiaries and achieve its goals of cultivating a knowledge-based community equipped to effectively and responsibly utilise AI technologies.
Abdullah Al Sharehan, Director of Innovation and AI at Sharjah Media City, remarked on the keen interest demonstrated by participants: “We observed substantial engagement in employing AI within their work environments. We ensured that our practical sessions enabled them to explore and apply modern tools in their daily tasks, thereby enhancing productivity and fostering innovation.”
A Platform for Learning and Experimentation
The Shams AI Club stands as a dedicated platform for learning, experimentation, and innovation, offering a blend of training programmes, practical workshops, and real-world challenges. It targets government employees, private sector workers, entrepreneurs, media professionals, content creators, and students, promoting a culture of artificial intelligence and its applications across various fields.
Supporting Digital Transformation
Through this initiative, Sharjah Media City (Shams) remains dedicated to facilitating digital transformation and strengthening the innovation ecosystem. This commitment is crucial for nurturing competencies capable of meeting future demands and capitalising on the opportunities afforded by advanced technologies, thereby reinforcing Sharjah’s status as a supportive environment for knowledge, creativity, and the digital economy.