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MBRF and UNDP announce opening of

registrations for Future Skills Academy

January 23, 2025 7

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) opened registrations for the ‘Future Skills Academy,’ an

initiative launched by MBRF and UNDP in partnership with Coursera. The initiative seeks to
bridge the skills gap in the Arab world by empowering individuals with vital professional and
academic capabilities required to adapt to the ever-evolving job market and ensure an

advanced and sustainable future.

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The Academy aims to develop its educational pathways with a focus on the most in-demand

employment opportunities in the labor market. It primarily emphasizes the promotion of
diverse skills, including transferable skills that encompass personal development, digital

proficiency, and job readiness. Furthermore, it includes entrepreneurial skills, along with
technical, administrative, and financial skills, as well as advanced technological competencies
such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, digital marketing, machine learning,

blockchain, and data analysis, among others.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said: “We are delighted to open the
registration process of the Future Skills Academy, which we regard as a vital initiative designed

to equip individuals with vital skills required to address future challenges. We strongly believe
that investing in human capabilities development is crucial for comprehensive advancement,

further enabling individuals to make effective contributions to their communities.”

Hany Torky, Chief Technical Advisor and Knowledge Project Manager at UNDP, said: “Various
global reports indicate that the growth of AI will significantly reshape the employment

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