TRENDS Research & Advisory continues its mission to empower youth and build future capacities and has announced a new knowledge partnership with Cambridge AI. The collaboration will offer an intensive summer program at the University of Cambridge, designed to prepare the next generation of AI leaders from the UAE and Gulf countries.

The program, organized by the TRENDS International Training Institute, targets outstanding high school students (aged 16–18) from the UAE and GCC states who have a passion for science, technology, and innovation, and who aspire to contribute to developing knowledge-based and technological solutions that will shape the future of the region and the world.

Held over ten days on the University of Cambridge campus during July and August 2026, the program offers a comprehensive learning experience that includes lectures and workshops led by Cambridge academics and experts. Participants will also take part in field visits to AI laboratories and start-ups, as well as sessions on AI ethics and responsible innovation. The program culminates with a capstone project, where students present their innovative technological solutions.

Sultan Al-Rubaei, Head of the TRENDS International Training Institute, emphasized that this initiative represents a significant step in transferring global academic expertise to the region, providing students with unique learning and experiential opportunities in a world-class academic environment.

This initiative aligns with TRENDS’ broader efforts to promote research and advanced education as key pillars for youth empowerment, and with the Institute’s commitment to building knowledge partnerships that foster a culture of innovation and anticipate the future of artificial intelligence as one of the main drivers of sustainable development.