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AI tools in developing teaching methods, such as creating interactive virtual lessons and designing exercises
tailored to individual student differences. She also highlighted the importance of harnessing AI to facilitate

access to educational resources, making them widely available at a lower cost.
Another session titled ‘Beyond Formal Qualifications: Innovation in Post-Secondary Education’, was attended

by Dr. Dima Jamali, VP of University Advancement, Canadian University Dubai; Dr. Narimane Hadj-Hamou,
CEO, CLICKS; and Jane Mann, Managing Director of Partnership for Education, Cambridge International

College. The session, which was moderated by Zaher Srour, Head of Partnerships – MEA, Coursera,
highlighted the need for post-secondary education to adopt innovative educational models that respond to

the rapid changes in the global labor market. It stressed the importance of encouraging innovation in
curriculum design and investing in technology to enable young people to achieve their career aspirations.
Meanwhile, Mann highlighted the importance of focusing on practical skills that students can benefit from in

various fields, referring to what is now known as ‘green skills’. She explained that these skills include
problem-solving, research, and effective decision-making, which enhance individuals’ readiness for the fast-

evolving labor market.
Furthermore, Mann stressed that the basic skill that must be enhanced is ‘how to learn’ itself, as a student
cannot succeed without having the ability to engage in a sustainable learning journey. Developing these skills

requires comprehensive government support and the use of knowledge channels to bridge the gaps in the
educational process. Mann also pointed out that teachers need to acquire new skills and adopt modern

teaching methods to align with current developments, creating a more comprehensive educational
experience for future generations.

For her part, Dr. Jamali discussed the major transformations taking place in the labor market, pointing out
that six million new jobs are expected to be created over the next decade, while 40 percent of the workforce

will witness radical changes in the skills required over the next four years. She emphasized that many of
these jobs do not yet exist, requiring educational institutions to prepare students to meet unprecedented
challenges.

Dr. Jamali explained that the AI revolution has redefined traditional digital skills, expanding their scope to
include adapting to AI systems, analyzing big data, and solving complex technical problems. She called on

universities to develop innovative curricula that equip students with the tools and knowledge needed to enter
the labor market confidently and effectively.

Dr. Hadj-Hamou stressed that education is going through a critical transformation phase, which requires
redesigning teaching programs to become more compatible with the requirements of the accelerating labor

market, and that universities bear a great responsibility in preparing new graduates with skills that enable
them to enter the labor market and compete in it. She stressed the importance of innovation in teaching
methods, pointing to the need to introduce modern educational tools such as simulations, video clips, and

experiential learning, which enhance the learning experience and make it more relevant to practical reality.
Dr. Hadj-Hamou also underscored the role of technological innovation in creating personalized educational

programs that empower individuals to achieve their professional goals. She emphasized that flexible and

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