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7/10/25, 2:28 PM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and 42 Abu Dhabi partner to host inaugural coding bootcamp ‘Piscine’ in Al Ain Region
The Piscine is an intense and immersive bootcamp designed to equip participants with foundational
coding capabilities while challenging their adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration skills.
This program offers a unique opportunity for individuals, regardless of their background or prior coding
experience, to build in-demand digital skills through a hands-on, peer-to-peer learning model.

The bootcamp will train 100 participants with essential coding and AI skills. With the support of Khalifa
Fund for Enterprise Development, individuals from various backgrounds, including those looking to
enhance their digital skills or shift into tech-focused careers, will be empowered to build new coding
capabilities and actively contribute to the growing digital ecosystem. This aligns with KFED’s broader

vision of advancing individual skill development and catalysing innovation-led economic growth in the
region.

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.”

Potential applicants who are interested in joining the upcoming ‘Piscine’ can visit 42 Abu Dhabi’s official

website, where they will have to complete 42 Abu Dhabi’s pre-selection ‘Game’ - an online assessment

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