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3/19/25, 11:40 AM Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai signs MoU with American University in Dubai
Dubai, UAE: 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 Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and
Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy. The partnership serves
as an extension of the UAE government's efforts to build a sustainable digital economy that prioritises

knowledge, technological innovation, and academic excellence, while also enhancing the national
human capital.

The agreement was held in the presence of H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications and was signed by H.E.

Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Falasi, Deputy Chairman of the Council and Director General of Dubai
Government Human Resources Department, and Dr. Kyle Long, President of AUD.

H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama stated that the UAE places empowering minds and talents at the core of its
strategies and goals to develop the digital economy under the guidance of its leadership. This

commitment reflects the leadership's belief that its people are its most valuable asset and highlights its
understanding that digital innovation, with artificial intelligence at its core, is key to shaping the future
and driving sustainable growth.

H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama stated that the UAE continues to strengthen the supportive environment for

talents by launching initiatives and strategies that contribute to the UAE’s global leadership and reinforce
its position as a global hub for the digital economy.

H.E. Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Falasi underlined how this strategic move is an integral part of the
Council's dedication to developing local talent and equipping them to take the lead in the digital economy
of the future. His Excellency also emphasised the significance of strengthening collaboration with the

education sector, especially in digital fields, as a fundamental element in equipping Emirati youth with
advanced capabilities and the necessary tools to stay current with the rapid advancements in
technology. These efforts align with Dubai's ambitious vision of establishing itself as a global hub that

fosters innovation and establishes a sustainable economic and developmental model based on
knowledge and technology.

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