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7/11/25, 10:55 AM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and 42 Abu Dhabi to Host the 'Piscine' Coding Bootcamp in Al Ain Region | Entrepreneur

As part of this collaboration, participants who successfully complete the Piscine will be

eligible to join 42 Abu Dhabi's accredited program and obtain the Diploma in Software

Development, which is delivered full-time at the campus in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, aspiring
Emirati entrepreneurs who complete the Piscine and wish to launch their ventures can

benefit from KFED's support.

Her Excellency Mouza Al Nasri, CEO of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, said,

"This collaboration between Khalifa Fund and 42 Abu Dhabi represents a pivotal step in

nurturing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Al Ain. By combining 42 Abu
Dhabi's groundbreaking approach to coding education with Khalifa Fund's comprehensive

support for startups, we aim to empower individuals with the requisite skills and resources

to transform ideas into impactful ventures. Together, we are fostering a thriving ecosystem

where talent meets opportunity, driving sustainable growth and reinforcing Abu Dhabi and
the UAE's position as a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship."

Khalifa Fund and 42 Abu Dhabi will continue collaborating through a range of initiatives

designed to empower talents and accelerate venture creation. This includes building a

seamless talent-to-startup pipeline, offering internship and employment pathways, and co-
hosting community events, networking mixers, and demo days. The partnership will also

include joint mentorship and training programs, equipping coders and entrepreneurs alike

with the tools to materialise their ideas past conceptualisation.

Dr. Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Acting CEO of 42 Abu Dhabi, said, "Our partnership with Khalifa

Fund to bring the first-ever Piscine to the Al Ain Region is a powerful step toward widening
access to innovative coding education and entrepreneurship skills. By hosting our Piscine

at Khalifa Fund, Al Ain Campus, we look forward to equipping over 100 participants with in-

demand coding skills and nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset needed to drive real impact
within the local ecosystem. This initiative reflects 42 Abu Dhabi's continued commitment to

empowering talent across the UAE and building a robust pipeline of innovators who will

contribute to the Emirate's digital transformation."

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