The AI Festival is an international event that showcases the cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence across various industries, including healthcare, education, and transportation. It brings together thought leaders, researchers, and innovators to discuss the latest AI trends and their implications for the future. The festival typically includes keynote speeches, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations, offering attendees opportunities to network and gain insights into AI's potential impact on the global economy.
Click for details
AI Festival
17 September, 2024
Madinat Jumeirah
Celebrated every second Tuesday of October, Ada Lovelace Day honors Ada Lovelace, considered one of the first computer programmers for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine. The day highlights the contributions of women in STEM fields and aims to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Events include lectures, workshops, and online celebrations that showcase the achievements of women across various STEM disciplines fields.
Click for details
Ada LoveLace Day
8 October, 2024
Al Mawakeb Al Barsha
GITEX North Star, part of the larger GITEX Global event held annually in Dubai, is a leading platform for tech startups and innovators to showcase their products and solutions to investors, industry leaders, and government officials. It provides startups with the opportunity to network with potential partners and customers, pitch their ideas, and gain insights into the latest trends in technology and innovation. The event covers areas like AI, fintech, digital marketing, and sustainability, fostering growth and collaboration within the tech ecosystem.
Click for details
GITEX Trip
13 October, 2024
Dubai Harbour
AMIC members visited the American University of Sharjah (AUS) for an immersive workshop on Industrial Engineering. Led by an AUS professor, the session included a hands-on activity that allowed students to step into the shoes of industrial engineers, giving them practical insight into the major and the skills it involves. The experience sparked new interests and expanded perspectives, with AMIC students leaving inspired and more informed about future academic and career possibilities. The visit offered an invaluable glimpse into university life and sparked excitement for future academic paths in engineering.
Click for details
American University of Sharjah Workshop
12 November, 2024
AUS, Sharjah
In the chemistry lab, an elephant toothpaste experiment captivated everyone as vibrant foam surged out in an impressive display. Guided by the chemistry teacher, members enthusiastically recreated the reaction, filling the room with excitement. The lively demonstration made chemistry both engaging and unforgettable.
Click for details
Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
20 November, 2024
Chemistry Lab, Al Mawakeb Al Barsha
This event celebrates the official launch of the Al Mawakeb Innovation Center Club for the second year, aimed at fostering creativity and technological innovation among students. The event introduces new members to the club's mission and vision, highlighting upcoming activities such as robotics competitions, entrepreneurship challenges, and collaborative projects. It serves as an engaging platform for students to explore emerging technologies and develop problem-solving skills in a supportive environment.
Click for details
Welcome Event
3 October, 2024
Hall 1, Al Mawakeb Al Barsha
The Endless National Game Making Competition celebrated the UAE’s vibrant game development talent, challenging participants to create games inspired by UAE culture—whether through traditions, folklore, architecture, or local arts and cuisine. In a thrilling 24 to 72-hour sprint, developers, designers, and enthusiasts teamed up to transform ideas into game prototypes, honoring the UAE’s heritage with creativity, collaboration, and rapid problem-solving.
Click for details
Game Jam
9 October, 2024
Pixoul Gaming, Abu Dhabi
The Al Mawakeb Innovation Center (AMIC) is thrilled to welcome this year’s AMIC Jr members, a group of curious and creative students from grades 7 through 9. Our welcome ceremony featured an exciting team-building activity where students worked together to construct catapults, diving into the basics of engineering and problem-solving. This hands-on challenge offered them a taste of the collaborative and innovative spirit at the core of AMIC Jr. We’re eager to see how these young minds will continue to experiment, grow, and make their own mark as they embark on their journey with us!
Click for details
AMIC Jr. Welcome Ceremony
23 October, 2024
Hall 1, Girls Section
Our members participated in CTRL Game Jam, a 3-day weekend event organized by Abu Dhabi Gaming. The challenge brought together teams to create a complete game from scratch, with a grand prize of 30,000 AED for the winning project. The theme of the competition was The Journey of Ibn Battuta. Our game was a reenactment of Ibn Battuta's travels from Egypt to Mecca in Suadi Arabia. Ibn Battuta starts out in the level Africa where he must explore the world, collect coins, avoid getting dehydrated, and find a sheikh which recognizes Ibn Battuta's fondness of travel and tells him to meet his brothers in Arabia and India. Ibn Battuta then travels to these countries where he meets the brothers and collects artifacts and wins the game.
Click for details
CTRL Game Jam
15 - 17 November, 2024
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
This event celebrates the official launch of the Al Mawakeb Innovation Center Club for the second year, aimed at fostering creativity and technological innovation among students. The event introduces new members to the club's mission and vision, highlighting upcoming activities such as robotics competitions, entrepreneurship challenges, and collaborative projects. It serves as an engaging platform for students to explore emerging technologies and develop problem-solving skills in a supportive environment.
Click for details
Welcome Event
3 October, 2024
Hall 1, Al Mawakeb Al Barsha
The AI Festival is an international event that showcases the cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence across various industries, including healthcare, education, and transportation. It brings together thought leaders, researchers, and innovators to discuss the latest AI trends and their implications for the future. The festival typically includes keynote speeches, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations, offering attendees opportunities to network and gain insights into AI's potential impact on the global economy.
Click for details
AI Festival
17 September, 2024
Madinat Jumeirah
Celebrated every second Tuesday of October, Ada Lovelace Day honors Ada Lovelace, considered one of the first computer programmers for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine. The day highlights the contributions of women in STEM fields and aims to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Events include lectures, workshops, and online celebrations that showcase the achievements of women across various STEM disciplines fields.
Click for details
Ada LoveLace Day
8 October, 2024
Al Mawakeb Al Barsha
The Endless National Game Making Competition celebrated the UAE’s vibrant game development talent, challenging participants to create games inspired by UAE culture—whether through traditions, folklore, architecture, or local arts and cuisine. In a thrilling 24 to 72-hour sprint, developers, designers, and enthusiasts teamed up to transform ideas into game prototypes, honoring the UAE’s heritage with creativity, collaboration, and rapid problem-solving.
Click for details
Game Jam
9 October, 2024
Pixoul Gaming, Abu Dhabi
GITEX North Star, part of the larger GITEX Global event held annually in Dubai, is a leading platform for tech startups and innovators to showcase their products and solutions to investors, industry leaders, and government officials. It provides startups with the opportunity to network with potential partners and customers, pitch their ideas, and gain insights into the latest trends in technology and innovation. The event covers areas like AI, fintech, digital marketing, and sustainability, fostering growth and collaboration within the tech ecosystem.
Click for details
GITEX Trip
13 October, 2024
Dubai Harbour
The Al Mawakeb Innovation Center (AMIC) is thrilled to welcome this year’s AMIC Jr members, a group of curious and creative students from grades 7 through 9. Our welcome ceremony featured an exciting team-building activity where students worked together to construct catapults, diving into the basics of engineering and problem-solving. This hands-on challenge offered them a taste of the collaborative and innovative spirit at the core of AMIC Jr. We’re eager to see how these young minds will continue to experiment, grow, and make their own mark as they embark on their journey with us!
Click for details
AMIC Jr. Welcome Ceremony
23 October, 2024
Hall 1, Girls Section
AMIC members visited the American University of Sharjah (AUS) for an immersive workshop on Industrial Engineering. Led by an AUS professor, the session included a hands-on activity that allowed students to step into the shoes of industrial engineers, giving them practical insight into the major and the skills it involves. The experience sparked new interests and expanded perspectives, with AMIC students leaving inspired and more informed about future academic and career possibilities. The visit offered an invaluable glimpse into university life and sparked excitement for future academic paths in engineering.
Click for details
American University of Sharjah Workshop
12 November, 2024
AUS, Sharjah
Our members participated in CTRL Game Jam, a 3-day weekend event organized by Abu Dhabi Gaming. The challenge brought together teams to create a complete game from scratch, with a grand prize of 30,000 AED for the winning project. The theme of the competition was The Journey of Ibn Battuta. Our game was a reenactment of Ibn Battuta's travels from Egypt to Mecca in Suadi Arabia. Ibn Battuta starts out in the level Africa where he must explore the world, collect coins, avoid getting dehydrated, and find a sheikh which recognizes Ibn Battuta's fondness of travel and tells him to meet his brothers in Arabia and India. Ibn Battuta then travels to these countries where he meets the brothers and collects artifacts and wins the game.
Click for details
CTRL Game Jam
15 - 17 November, 2024
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
In the chemistry lab, an elephant toothpaste experiment captivated everyone as vibrant foam surged out in an impressive display. Guided by the chemistry teacher, members enthusiastically recreated the reaction, filling the room with excitement. The lively demonstration made chemistry both engaging and unforgettable.
Click for details
Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
20 November, 2024
Chemistry Lab, Al Mawakeb Al Barsha