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Launched by the AI Office to enhance the readiness of talents

Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai signs MoU

with American University in Dubai to support ‘5,000 Digital Talents’

initiative

• H.E. Omar Sultan AlOlama: “The UAE places empowering minds and talents at the

core of its strategies and goals to develop the digital economy”.

• H.E. Al-Falasi: “Strengthening partnerships in the education sector is essential to

empowering the UAE youth with cutting-edge skills and essential tools to keep pace

with the rapid technological advancements.”

• Dr. Long: “This partnership signifies a strategic milestone in equipping Emirati

students with digital skills that enhance their competitive edge in the global

technology job market.”

Dubai, UAE, 18 March 2025: The Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai

has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the American University in Dubai

(AUD) to empower 5,000 Emirati students over the next five years with digital skills and

essential tools, enhancing their readiness to join leading global technology companies. The

initiative also aims to develop their capabilities to contribute to advancing innovation in future

technologies and the UAE’s digital transformation.

The partnership aims to empower national talent through the 5,000 Digital Talents initiative,

launched last year by the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work

Applications Office in partnership with the Emirati Human Resources Development Council in

Dubai, in line with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al