The Emirates Scientific Club concluded its winter camp activities at the Dubai Culture and Sciences Forum, which ran from the 7th to the 18th of this month. The closing ceremony featured an exhibition of projects by the participating students. The ceremony was attended by Bader Al-Balushi, Chairman of the Forum's Board of Directors; Dr. Issa Al-Bustaki, President of the Club; members of the Club's Board of Directors; as well as a number of parents and individuals interested in the scientific field. Al-Balushi affirmed that the courses and scientific programs offered by the Emirates Scientific Club represent a true key to knowledge, directly contributing to building the students' scientific and intellectual capacities and developing their skills in research, experimentation, and innovation. He explained that the winter camp reflects the vision of the Culture and Sciences Forum in supporting high-quality scientific initiatives and creating a stimulating environment for creativity, praising the advanced level of the students' projects, which demonstrated a deep scientific understanding and the ability to transform theoretical knowledge into practical applications that serve society and contribute to sustainable development. He also stated that investing in young minds is the cornerstone of building a knowledge-based future, noting that the projects and innovations he witnessed during the scientific exhibition reflect the success of the training programs in instilling a culture of scientific research and an innovative spirit among students from an early age. Meanwhile, Dr. Al-Bustaki mentioned that the camp saw the participation of 250 male and female students, with 20 specialized scientific workshops and over 100 lectures delivered. He also pointed out the diversity of the workshops, which cover fields representing the science and technology of the present and future, including artificial intelligence and data analysis, cybersecurity, sustainability, robotics, 3D printing, electricity and electronics, general chemistry, as well as carpentry and fine arts, with distinguished participation from female students, especially in advanced technical fields, reflecting their awareness of the importance of these specializations and their role in leading the digital transformation.
