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1/23/25, 8:56 AM MBRF And UNDP Announce Opening Of Registrations For Future Skills Academy

MBRF And UNDP Announce Opening Of

Registrations For Future Skills Academy

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(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) 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.

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

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