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7/10/25, 2:29 PM Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and 42 Abu Dhabi partner to host inaugural coding bootcamp ‘Piscine’ in Al Ain Region - …
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 that evaluates cognitive capacity via logic and memory
tests. Following this, they will attend an in-person check-in discovery session to be briefed
on the Piscine and the learning methodology. Once candidates successfully complete the
Piscine, they will be eligible to join the accredited Diploma in Software Development
program offered at 42 Abu Dhabi’s campus in Abu Dhabi.

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