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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 | …
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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