SEWA welcomes 85 students to Future Engineer Camp

Selective Admission Process

Rashid Al Marzouqi, the Director of the Media and Communications Department at SEWA, explained that more than 400 students applied to join the camp, with 85 selected based on specific criteria, including priority for Emirati residents. The Future Engineer Camp serves as an ideal platform to prepare students for promising professional futures, equipping them with technical skills, developing creativity and innovation, introducing them to sustainable energy sources, and teaching conservation behaviors and safety practices.

Developing Environmental Awareness

He emphasised that nurturing students’ skills at this stage through creative approaches helps instill environmentally conscious decision-making and motivates them to use their time productively. The camp serves as a model of social responsibility, designed to enrich their summer experiences while strengthening their abilities.

Supporting Young Talent

He added that each year, the authority organises specialised activities to develop students’ skills and knowledge in a fun and engaging summer setting. These initiatives demonstrate the authority’s dedication to encouraging efficient energy and water use, fostering innovation, and nurturing the growth of young talents and capabilities.

Workshops and Activities

Saif Al Naqbi, Head of Education and Awareness, explained that the camp workshops cover topics such as "Aware Generation," "Sustainable Energy," the full electricity and water production process from source to consumer, energy safety, "Safety and Prevention Heroes," "We Create Innovation," smart home design, water quality and community safety, electrical programming, and water security. The program also features field visits to conservation centers to learn about installing efficient devices, along with an entertainment trip called "Engineers with Ambitions Above the Clouds" to Burj Khalifa.