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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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About Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development:

The Khalifa Fund is an independent, non-profit organisation affiliated with Abu Dhabi Government. Its
mission is to nurture the culture of entrepreneurship, promote innovation, and offer support for small
and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UAE through a balanced ecosystem.

Founded in 2007 in accordance with Law No. 14 of 2005 and its amendments, the Fund was established
to align with the vision of the late His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, former President
of the United Arab Emirates.

To learn more about the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, please visit: www.khalifafund.ae

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