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7/10/25, 2:29 PM KFED & 42AD Launch Coding Bootcamp for UAE Young Talents
Faster economic growth in technology and innovation sectors
She believes that this partnership will help create a thriving ecosystem where talented youth get opportunities to
build their future confidently. It will also strengthen Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s position as a world leader in
innovation and entrepreneurship.

Dr Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Acting CEO of 42 Abu Dhabi

He said that partnering with Khalifa Fund to bring the first-ever Piscine to Al Ain is a powerful way to reach more
students in the UAE. He mentioned that this bootcamp will:

Train over 100 students in in-demand coding skills

Teach them an entrepreneurial mindset to create positive changes in society

Build a strong base of innovators who will support Abu Dhabi’s digital transformation
He added that 42 Abu Dhabi will continue working to empower youth across the country, helping them become
strong professionals and entrepreneurs.

Other Future Plans by KFED and 42 Abu Dhabi

The partnership between Khalifa Fund and 42 Abu Dhabi does not end with this bootcamp. They have plans to
work together on many future initiatives, including:
Creating a talent-to-startup pipeline where trained students can become startup founders

Offering internship and job opportunities for students after their coding education

Hosting community events, networking mixers, and demo days where students can showcase their projects

Running joint mentorship and training programmes to guide coders and entrepreneurs on their career and
business paths

All these steps will help students turn their coding knowledge into real-life projects and successful startups.
How to Apply for the Piscine Bootcamp?

Students who want to join the upcoming Piscine bootcamp need to:

Visit 42 Abu Dhabi’s official website

Complete the ‘Game’ – an online assessment that checks logical thinking and memory skills

Attend an in-person check-in discovery session to learn about the bootcamp and how the learning model works

After passing these steps and completing the Piscine bootcamp, they will be able to join the Diploma in Software
Development programme at 42 Abu Dhabi.

This collaboration between Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and 42 Abu Dhabi is a big opportunity
for UAE youth, especially those in Al Ain. It will help them gain important coding and AI skills, prepare them for
jobs of the future, and support their journey as innovators and entrepreneurs. Such programmes are vital to build a
strong, self-reliant, and technologically advanced UAE in the coming years.

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