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7/3/25, 10:56 AM Higher Colleges of Technology and Saal.ai Forge Strategic Partnership to Build the UAE’s Next Generation of AI Talent | Web Release
Vikraman Poduval, CEO of Saal.ai, said: “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 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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