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Press Release

Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and 42 Abu Dhabi partner

to host inaugural coding bootcamp ‘Piscine’ in Al Ain Region

Abu Dhabi, 09 July 2025: Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) partnered with 42 Abu Dhabi
(42AD) to host the first edition of the intensive coding bootcamp, the ‘Piscine,’ at Khalifa Fund Al Ain Region

Campus. Running between July 14 to August 7, 2025, the collaboration is part of joint efforts to empower

young talents and prepare a new generation of coders and entrepreneurs.

The Piscine is an intense and immersive bootcamp designed to equip participants with foundational coding

capabilities while challenging their adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration skills. This
program offers a unique opportunity for individuals, regardless of their background or prior coding

experience, to build in-demand digital skills through a hands-on, peer-to-peer learning model.

The bootcamp will train 100 participants with essential coding and AI skills. With the support of Khalifa
Fund for Enterprise Development, individuals from various backgrounds, including those looking to

enhance their digital skills or shift into tech-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