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MBRF and UNDP announce opening of

registrations for Future Skills Academy

23/01/2025

22 January 2025- 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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