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Press Release

Higher Colleges of Technology and Saal.ai Forge Strategic Partnership

to Build the UAE’s Next Generation of AI Talent

• The collaboration aims to prepare UAE nationals for the industry, providing them practical
experience and training in artificial intelligence and big data systems.

• The agreement was officially signed during a ceremony held at the Higher Colleges of
Technology campus.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 2, 2025: In a major step toward advancing the UAE’s innovation

ecosystem and higher education landscape, the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), the

largest higher education institution in the UAE, has signed a strategic partnership with Saal.ai,
a cognitive technology company under the Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG). The

collaboration aims to equip Emirati students with future-ready skills in artificial intelligence

(AI) and big data technologies.

The agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony held at the HCT campus, reinforcing
both institutions’ commitment to nurturing local talent and supporting the UAE’s

transformation into a knowledge-based economy. This initiative aligns with the UAE Year of
Community and the nation’s broader goals to accelerate innovation, empower youth, and foster

impactful partnerships between academia and technology leaders.

At the heart of this collaboration is the integration of DigiXT, Saal.ai’s UAE-developed

enterprise-grade AI and big data platform, into HCT’s academic programs. This will offer
students hands-on learning experiences with real-world applications of AI and data analytics.

Through this platform, students will develop practical expertise that enhances their
employability, while industry partners benefit from a skilled pipeline of graduates proficient in

cutting-edge technologies.