The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has announced a strategic collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA) to facilitate the opportunity for 5,000 national talents to benefit from the academy’s digital programme during the Global Dev Slam at Gitex Global 2023.

Saqr Bin Ghalib, Executive Director at the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, stated that the partnership aims to foster the advancement of systems and programmes. This keenness is characterised by a dedication to nurturing talent, skill development, and reinforcing established collaborations, all of which are aimed at enhancing the skills of leaders within the digital domain and nurturing the forthcoming generations of digital skill sets.

Saqr Bin Ghalib emphasised that this partnership will cultivate national talent, with a specific focus on fostering expertise in emerging sectors to enhance the UAE’s position as a frontrunner in technological fields, aligning with the objectives of the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. The strategy revolves around bolstering the proficiencies of individuals within the artificial intelligence field, upskilling jobs linked to technology, and organising comprehensive training programmes for government employees.

The initiative is designed to empower national professionals by equipping them with essential digital skills, enabling them to actively engage in digital transformation endeavours. It further aims to provide participants with a comprehensive toolkit and knowledge base that facilitates adaptation to the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Through a series of specialised training workshops, the programme will achieve its goal of ensuring that national professionals are well-prepared across the digital field.

The programme comprises three key phases: awareness, practical application, and strategic planning. It covers a range of contemporary digital technologies and concepts, encompassing areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and financial technology.

At the occasion of the launch of the strategic cooperation, Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Chairman of ADGM Academy’s Board of Directors stressed, the Academy’s commitment to its role in promoting and supporting specialised talents to enable a knowledge-based national economy.

Al Mazrouei also reiterated the importance of artificial intelligence and the digital sector, considering it one of the most important priorities of the future vision of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the UAE. He added, “Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy is looking forward to achieving the best results through this strategic partnership, contributing to opening new horizons of innovation for future generations.” Al Mazrouei highlighted the success of the Academy since its establishment in qualifying distinguished national talents and expertise, that are currently occupying key positions in the financial and digital sector in the country and the entire region.

Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA) has signed recently a Memorandum of Understanding with Al Ghurair Investment to supporting local talent.

The MoU is based on four strategic pillars, which include; training programmes for an effective and high-skilled workforce, National Development Programmes to support in retention of local talent, upskilling existing and new Emirati talent through the Financial Job Centre, and collaboration on new programmes for continuous learning within Al Ghurair Investment.

The primary objective of the MoU - signed between ADGM Academy and Al Ghurair Investment last week, in the presence of Human Resources Authority (HRA) - is to establish an educational centre of excellence that will focus on nurturing talent, empowering individuals, and creating sustainable long-term careers within the private sector, hence building a strategic partnership that marks a significant milestone in fostering educational excellence and promoting career opportunities within critical job roles.

The collaboration will encompass key areas of cooperation, including forming a dedicated working group to drive the partnership’s initiatives and ensuring the efficient execution of the identified tasks within the specified timelines. Additionally, both organisations will collaborate to promote continuous learning by launching new programmes and courses tailored to the identified skill sets and competencies required by Al Ghurair Investment, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

The partnership will launch National Development Programmes to support Emirati talent onboarding, development, and retention within critical job families of Al Ghurair Investment. Moreover, ADGM Academy will develop targeted training programmes to meet the skill requirements of a highly effective workforce, addressing emerging trends and technologies.