Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Concludes the 2026 Tomorrow’s Skills Summer Forum Following Three Weeks of High- Impact Programmes

Hands-on programmes and innovative projects strengthened students'
capabilities in giftedness, innovation and advanced technologies
Dubai, UAE, July 23, 2026: Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for
Medical and Educational Sciences has concluded the 2026 Tomorrow’s Skills
Summer Forum following three weeks of training and hands-on programmes
involving more than 100 students. The Forum featured specialised programmes in
giftedness, innovation, artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things and
entrepreneurship, helping participants develop practical and intellectual skills,
strengthen their readiness for future opportunities and contribute to a knowledge-
and innovation-based economy.
The Forum provided participants with experiential learning opportunities built around
practical application, exploration and teamwork. Students developed innovative
ideas and projects while using advanced tools and technologies in artificial
intelligence, robotics, digital design and digital fabrication. They also strengthened
their skills in scientific research, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and personal
development, creating an integrated learning experience that combined knowledge
with practical application.
Commenting on the Forum’s outcomes, H.E. Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive
Director of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational
Sciences, said: “The outcomes of the Tomorrow’s Skills Summer Forum reflect the
success of the Foundation’s approach to designing educational programmes that
place practical application at the heart of the learning process and give students the
opportunity to discover and develop their abilities in an environment that encourages
creativity and innovation. Throughout the Forum, we witnessed clear progress in
participants’ engagement, analytical thinking, teamwork and ability to apply modern
technologies in developing solutions and projects with added value.”
H.E. Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi added that these outcomes provide further impetus for
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences
to continue developing more specialised programmes that respond to students’
needs, strengthen sustainable pathways for giftedness and innovation and expand

opportunities for participation in scientific and technological initiatives. These efforts
contribute to preparing future generations with the knowledge, skills and capabilities
required to play an active role in national development.
Within the Skills and Personal Development track, the Forum featured Difference
Makers, which focused on building self-awareness, developing personal values and
strengthening teamwork and self-confidence. It also included Conscious – Towards
Financial and Cognitive Intelligence, which enhanced students’ financial literacy
through practical skills in financial planning, saving, investment and informed
decision-making. The opening programme also featured the interactive workshop
Journey to the Self, designed to support self-awareness and personal growth.
Within the Advanced Technology and Innovation track, the Forum featured
Connected Future, which enabled participants to design and develop innovative
Internet of Things solutions addressing real-world challenges. The Small World
strengthened scientific research and inquiry skills through practical experiments and
activities linked to environmental and emerging technology concepts. Underground
Robotics Explorer prepared students for international robotics competitions through
robot design, programming and engineering problem-solving.
The track also included Future Designers, which enabled participants to use artificial
intelligence and digital design tools to develop practical innovation projects, and
Nawabigh (Prodigies), which focused on application design and the use of artificial
intelligence and automation to create innovative technical solutions. In addition,
Search and Rescue Robot introduced participants to the design and programming of
search-and-rescue robots using the Robot Operating System and digital fabrication
technologies, while IoT Smart Plant Pot combined digital design, electronics and
Internet of Things technologies to develop an intelligent plant pot capable of
responding automatically to a plant’s needs.
Collectively, these programmes strengthened participants’ critical thinking, problem-
solving, scientific inquiry, communication and collaboration skills. They also enabled
students to transform their ideas into practical applications and projects, reinforced a
culture of innovation and prepared them to participate in scientific and technological
initiatives and competitions at both national and international levels.
The success of the 2026 Tomorrow’s Skills Summer Forum reflects Hamdan Bin
Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences’ continued
commitment to developing forward-looking educational initiatives that respond to
global changes, equip students and young people with future-ready skills and
promote innovation and lifelong learning, in line with the UAE’s vision of investing in
human capital and building a knowledge- and innovation-based economy.