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Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and 42

Abu Dhabi partner to host inaugural coding

bootcamp ‘Piscine’ in Al Ain Region

By: Abu Dhabi SME Hub

News

Jul 10, 2025
This aligns with KFED’s broader vision of advancing individual skill development and catalysing
innovation-led economic growth in the region.

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 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.”

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