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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
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 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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