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7/3/25, 10:53 AM Higher Colleges of Technology, Saal.ai partner to build UAE’s next generation of AI talent – UAE Business and Travel Insights – Tot…
Vikraman Poduval, CEO of Saal.ai, added, “At Saal.ai, we believe in the transformative power of technology to drive societal progress. By
equipping Emirati students with practical AI skills and collaborating with public sector entities, we are fostering innovation as well as
contributing to the UAE’s vision of a sustainable and knowledge-based economy.”

This partnership is aligned with HCT’s 2023–2028 strategic vision, which prioritises applied learning, industry engagement, and the
development of future-ready graduates. It also reinforces HCT’s role in delivering high-impact academic experiences that prepare Emirati
students for the demands of an evolving global workforce.

The collaboration supports the UAE’s national educational agenda and the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, which
aims to position the country as a global AI leader. The strategy envisions integrating AI across sectors such as education, space, technology,
energy, and transportation.

The UAE will introduce AI across government school curricula, from kindergarten through Grade 12, beginning next academic year. This
nationwide initiative is part of a long-term strategy to prepare future generations for the digital era.

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