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7/3/25, 10:53 AM Higher Colleges of Technology and Saal.ai Forge Strategic Partnership to Build the UAE’s Next Generation of AI Talent - Middle Ea…
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 prioritizes 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. More broadly, 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.

Further demonstrating this commitment, 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. Globally, the AI industry is projected to reach a market value of USD
15.7 trillion by 2030. For the UAE, AI adoption is expected to boost GDP by 35 percent (USD 96 billion) and reduce
government spending by nearly USD 3 billion through greater efficiency.

This partnership represents a key milestone in aligning education with national priorities and empowering the next
generation of Emirati innovators and leaders.

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