Training combines theory with practical experience

These programmes are part of the first phase of the Shams AI Club initiative, launched by the city to train over 500 participants. The training system combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, contributing to the development of participants' capabilities and enhancing their readiness to keep pace with the rapid transformations the world is witnessing in the fields of technology and innovation.

The past period witnessed the organization of a series of specialised training workshops targeting employees of government entities and institutions. These workshops covered a number of topics related to artificial intelligence applications, including AI fundamentals, command engineering, using smart tools to enhance productivity, task automation, data analysis, and content creation, in addition to the responsible and ethical use of these technologies.

Training programmes continue until end of October

Shams confirmed that the training programmes and workshops within the Shams AI Club will continue until the end of October. Specialised courses will continue to attract more participants and organisations, as part of a plan aimed at expanding the initiative's reach and achieving its goals of developing and empowering talent with the tools of the future.

Majed Al Suwaidi, Director of Information Technology at Sharjah Media City (Shams), said: "We are delighted to see this level of interest and engagement from government entities and professionals participating in the Shams AI Club programmes. We have successfully trained more than 300 participants from 16 government institutions and entities so far, which reflects the growing interest in developing skills and leveraging the potential offered by artificial intelligence technologies."

Al Suwaidi explained that the continuation of the training workshops until the end of October is part of Shams' commitment to expanding the circle of beneficiaries of the initiative and achieving its goals of building a knowledge-based society that possesses the necessary skills to deal with artificial intelligence technologies and employ them effectively and responsibly.

Participants gain practical experience in AI tools

Abdullah Al Sharhan, Director of the Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Department at Sharjah Media City (Shams), said: "During the workshops, we saw significant interaction and interest from the participants in employing artificial intelligence in the workplace. We were keen to provide a practical experience that allowed them to learn about modern tools, experiment with them, and apply them in their daily tasks, thus contributing to increased productivity and enhanced innovation."

The Shams AI Club is a specialised platform for learning, experimentation, and innovation. It combines training programmes, applied workshops, and practical challenges, targeting government employees, private sector workers, entrepreneurs, media professionals, content creators, and students, thereby promoting the dissemination of artificial intelligence culture and expanding its applications across various sectors.

Shams supports digital transformation and innovation

Through this initiative, Sharjah Media City (Shams) continues its role in supporting digital transformation and enhancing the innovation ecosystem, contributing to the development of talent capable of meeting future demands and capitalising on opportunities offered by advanced technologies, thereby strengthening Sharjah’s position as a supportive environment for knowledge, creativity, and the digital economy.